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racing

noun

: the sport or profession of racing horses, cars, etc.

Full Definition of RACING

:  the sport or profession of engaging in or holding races
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First Known Use of RACING

1630

Rhymes with RACING

bracing, casing, facing, lacing, spacing, tracing

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18 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. racing
  2. race
  3. racing colors
  4. racing crab
  5. racing form
  6. racing glass
  7. racing iron
  8. racing plate
  9. racing-sheet
  10. racing skate
  11. barrel racing
  12. harness racing
  13. horse racing
  14. road racing
  15. slot racing
  16. drag race
  17. flat race
  18. harness race
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