yellow jersey

noun

Meaning

The yellow-colored shirt worn by the leader of a cycling race at a certain time. It is used in the Tour de France.
(by extension) The leader of a cycling race.

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Related words

yellow(English)general classification(English)full-course yellow(English)yellow card(English)time trial(English)second yellow card(English)points classification(English)chase(English)

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Sources

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