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10 Language-to-English Dictionariescoureur
Pronunciation / Transliteration: koo-rur
"Le coureur automobile a remporté le grand prix."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person, animal, or vehicle that takes part in races, especially as a profession or sport.
"The champion racer crossed the finish line in record time." - 2
A fast-moving North American nonvenomous snake.
"A slender black racer darted quickly through the tall grass."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the verb 'race', originating from Old Norse 'rás' (a running, rush), combined with the agent suffix '-er' of Germanic origin. The term emerged in Middle English to designate a person or animal that participates in a race or contest of speed.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Racer"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Racer" is said worldwide
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coureur
Transliteration: koo-rur
"Le coureur automobile a remporté le grand prix."
Rennfahrer
Transliteration: ren-fah-rer
"Der Rennfahrer steuerte sein Auto mit Höchstgeschwindigkeit."
corridore
Transliteration: kor-ri-do-re
"Il corridore ha superato tutti gli avversari."
corredor
Transliteration: ko-rre-dor
"El corredor profesional se prepara para la competencia."
corredor
Transliteration: ko-ʁe-doʁ
"O corredor cruzou a linha de chegada em primeiro."
रेसर
Transliteration: resar
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"वह पेशेवर रेसर तेज गति से गाड़ी चला रहा है।"
赛车手
Transliteration: sài chē shǒu
Script: 中文汉字
"这位赛车手赢得了世界锦标赛。"
레이서
Transliteration: leiseo
Script: 한국어 한글
"그 레이서가 트랙을 빠르게 질주했습니다."
レーサー
Transliteration: rēsā
Script: 日本語
"そのレーサーは素晴らしいテクニックを持っています。"
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