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drag race
noun
: a contest in which people race cars at very high speeds over a short distance
Full Definition of DRAG RACE
: an acceleration contest between vehicles
— drag racer noun
— drag racing noun
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First Known Use of DRAG RACE
1948
DRAG RACE Defined for Kids
drag race
noun
Definition of DRAG RACE for Kids
: a contest in which drivers race vehicles at very high speeds over a short distance
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