Phrase guide

time attack

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An attack in which one may gain an advantage in time against one's opponent or rival.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

Synonym of time trial.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, motor-racing, racing, sports, video-games

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Synonyms: time trial

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From time + attack. The time-trial sense is a calque of Japanese タイムアタック (taimu atakku), itself from English.