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PRONUNCIATION OF SCRATCH RACE

scratch race  [skrætʃ reɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SCRATCH RACE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Scratch race is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SCRATCH RACE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Scratch race

In track cycling, a scratch race is a race in which all riders start together and the object is simply to be first over the finish line after a certain number of laps. There are no intermediate points or sprints. UCI regulations specify that a scratch race should be held over 15 km for Elite Men and 10 km for Elite Women. Shorter distances of 10 km for men and 7.5 km for women may be used for qualifying rounds.

Definition of scratch race in the English dictionary

The definition of scratch race in the dictionary is a race in which all contestants start on equal terms.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SCRATCH RACE


brace
breɪs
disgrace
dɪsˈɡreɪs
embrace
ɪmˈbreɪs
grace
ɡreɪs
interrace
ˌɪntəˈreɪs
landrace
ˈlændˌreɪs
Olivares
ˌəʊlɪˈvɑːreɪs
race
reɪs
res
reɪs
retrace
rɪˈtreɪs
Samothrace
ˈsæməˌθreɪs
Thrace
θreɪs
trace
treɪs
transferase
ˈtrænsfəˌreɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SCRATCH RACE

scratch
scratch ´n´ sniff
scratch and sniff
scratch file
scratch mark
scratch pad
scratch paper
scratch score
scratch sheet
scratch tape
scratch test
scratch together
scratch video
scratchback
scratchboard
scratchbuild
scratchbuilder
scratchbuilt
scratchcard
scratcher

WORDS THAT END LIKE SCRATCH RACE

arms race
boat race
claiming race
cycle race
distance race
drag race
egg-and-spoon race
flat race
horse race
human race
mixed race
not in the race
obstacle race
one-horse race
rat race
road race
sack race
space race
stage race
terrace
the human race

Synonyms and antonyms of scratch race in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «scratch race» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SCRATCH RACE

Find out the translation of scratch race to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of scratch race from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «scratch race» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

从头开始比赛
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

scratch
570 millions of speakers

English

scratch race
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्क्रैच रेस
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سباق الصفر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

царапина гонки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

scratch corrida
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্ক্র্যাচ জাতি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

course scratch
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Perlumbaan awal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kratz Rennen
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

スクラッチレース
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

스크래치 레이스
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ras ras
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cuộc đua đầu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கீறல் இனம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्क्रॅच शर्यत
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Çizik yarışı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

gara scratch
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wyścig scratch
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

подряпина гонки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

rasă zero
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μηδέν αγώνα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kras ras
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

repa ras
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

scratch rase
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of scratch race

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SCRATCH RACE»

The term «scratch race» is normally little used and occupies the 126.807 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SCRATCH RACE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about scratch race

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SCRATCH RACE»

Discover the use of scratch race in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to scratch race and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Boys' Life
THE SCOOP: Chazmichael participated in the 500-meter time trial, 1K scratch race and 2K scratch race. He won the BOO-meter time trial with a time of 40.513 seconds. Chaz also won gold in the 1K scratch race and bronze in the 2K scratch  ...
2
Boys' Life
THE SCOOP: Chazmichael participated in the 500-meter time trial, lk scratch race and 2K scratch race. He won the 500-meter time trial with a time of 40.513 seconds. Chaz also won gold in ' the 1K scratch race and bronze in the 2K scratch ...
3
New Zealand Cycling Legends 01 - Phil O'Shea - Wizard on wheels
All track championship events and match races were scratch races. In his first season of track racing at English Park Stadium, O'Shea appeared in two meetings a week and lost only one scratch race. A New Zealand representative portrait ...
Jonathan Kennett, Bronwen Wall, 2005
4
The Bahamas Speed Weeks
He won the 25 lap Gold Star handicap race in April, the Canada Dry 30 lap scratch race in July, and a twenty lap scratch race in August. This dominance of the track was to continue through the first meeting of 1966 as well, when he won the ...
Terry O'Neil, 2006
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The Slang Dictionary: Or, the Vulgar Words, Street Phrases, ...
SCRATCH-RACE, (on the Tu'rfi) a race where any horse, aged, winner, or loser, can run with any weights; in fact, a race without restrictiont. At Cambridge a boat- race, where the crews are drawn by lot. SCREAMING, first-rate, splendid.
John Camden Hotten, 1869
6
A Scratch Race: A Comedy in One Act
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Walter Haynes Maguire, 2012
7
Artificial Intelligence in Theory and Practice III: Third ...
For men, the results in Table 1 suggest that in order for a rider to win a medal ( finalstanding=1, Cluster 2), it is required to achieve the rankings of approximately 4, 5, 3, 7, and 4 in the points race, time trial, individual pursuit, scratch race, and ...
Max Bramer, 2010
8
The Dictionary of Nautical, University, Gypsy and Other ...
SCRATCH-RACE (on the Turf), a race where any horse, aged, winner, or loser, can run with any weights; in fact, a race without restrictions. At Cambridge a boat- race, where the crews are drawn by lot. SCREAMING, first-rate, splendid.
John Camden Hotten, 2007
9
Ride: The Story of Cycling in New Zealand
Scratch race A race where all riders start together, regardless of ability. Sometimes graded into A and B scratch races. Scratch riders The riders predicted to be the fastest in a handicap race, who start last. Slicks Tyres with little or no tread.
‎2004
10
Cycle World Magazine
Bless 'em. The morning session is run in typical European enduro format, with grass-track and cross-country special-test times determining the score. From here , the top 100 riders are selected to compete in a ISO-mile scratch race, first rider to ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SCRATCH RACE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term scratch race is used in the context of the following news items.
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Simon Yates quietly grows into grand Tour rider
I don't think when you're working at the front, you're learning how to race," Simon, ... "But I'd never say never, if the points race, scratch race, the Madison if they ... «Reuters, Apr 15»
2
Anna Meares wins record 11th title at track worlds
Edmondson won with a total of 192 points, finishing ahead of Britain's ... behind Edmondson and edged Dutch sprinter Kirsten Wild , the scratch race world ... «USA TODAY, Feb 15»
3
Track World Championships: Irvine 10th in Paris scratch race
Northern Ireland's Martyn Irvine had to settle for 10th in the men's scratch race at the Track World Championships. The Ards rider, world champion two years ago, ... «BBC News, Feb 15»
4
Luke Rowe's on-bike camera footage from Revolution scratch race
Team Sky rider Luke Rowe was equipped with an on-bike camera and microphone during the scratch race in round two of the Revolution Track Series in ... «Cycling Weekly, Dec 14»
5
Scratch race gold medal for Shane Archbold
The New Zealand cyclist helped ride his good friend and room mate Tom Scully to a gold medal in the 40km points race at the Sir Chris Hoy velodrome ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 14»
6
Commonwealth Games 2014: Annette Edmonson wins scratch race
Australia's dominance of the velodrome continued on Saturday in the women's scratch race, with Annette Edmondson and Amy Cure taking gold and silver. «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 14»
7
Ireland's Martyn Irvine wins gold and silver at World Championships
Irvine just had time to receive his medal, change his race numbers and return to the bike before his gold success in the scratch race. The championships in ... «BBC News, Feb 13»
8
Denmark's Lasse Hansen takes gold in inaugural Olympic track …
After crashing in the scratch race, Denmark's Lasse Hansen came back to place second in the kilo and win the inaugural Olympic omnium in London. «velonews.competitor.com, Aug 12»
9
London 2012 Olympics: Women's road race
2008: September - Wins scratch race and team pursuit gold and points race silver at under-23 European Track Championships. Plays a key role in helping ... «Daily Mail, Jul 12»
10
Swift prevails in men's scratch race
Ben Swift won Great Britain's second gold of the opening night of competition, his first ever world title in a gutsy victory in the men's scratch race. Swift held off a ... «Cyclingnews.com, Apr 12»

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