three-legged race

noun

Meaning

(games, racing) A race in which a team of two players are joined together at opposite ankles, and must complete a short sprint before the other teams.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

two-legged tie(English)relay race(English)wheelbarrow race(English)minirace(English)quad meet(English)boat race(English)second leg(English)sack race(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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