Repechage

/rɛpəˈʃɑʒ/

/rɛpəˈʃɒʒ/

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Other forms: repechages

Definitions of repechage

noun
a race (especially in rowing) in which runners-up in the eliminating heats compete for a place in the final race

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type of:
race
a contest of speed

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