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10 Language-to-English DictionariesRacing-speed
/ˈreɪ.sɪŋ spiːd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The maximum or optimal speed attained by a vehicle, athlete, or animal during a race or competitive event.
"The new sports car was tested at racing-speed on the professional track." - 2
A pace that is exceptionally fast and sustained, comparable to competitive racing conditions.
"He maintained a grueling racing-speed throughout the entire marathon."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from 'racing', originating from Old Norse 'rās' (a rush, running stream) combined with Old English 'hræsing', and 'speed', from Old English 'spēd' (success, quickness, profit). The hyphenated compound emerged in the 20th century within motorsport and athletic contexts to describe maximum operational or competitive velocity.
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vitesse de course
Transliteration: vit-ɛs də kuʁ
"La voiture a atteint sa vitesse de course sur le circuit."
Renngeschwindigkeit
Transliteration: rɛn.ɡəˌʃvɪndɪçkaɪt
"Der Wagen fuhr auf der Strecke mit extremer Renngeschwindigkeit."
velocità di gara
Transliteration: ve.lo.t͡ʃiˈta di ˈɡa.ra
"La moto ha mantenuto una velocità di gara incredibile."
velocidad de competición
Transliteration: be.lo.siˈdad de kom.pe.tiˈsjon
"Los corredores mantuvieron una velocidad de competición constante."
velocidade de corrida
Transliteration: ve.lo.siˈda.dʒi dʒi koˈʁi.dɐ
"O piloto testou o motor na velocidade de corrida."
दौड़ की गति
Transliteration: daud ki gati
"गाड़ी दौड़ की गति से चल रही थी।"
比赛速度
Transliteration: bǐ sài sù dù
"赛车手在赛道上保持着极高的比赛速度。"
레이싱 속도
Transliteration: re-i-sing sok-do
"자동차는 트랙에서 레이싱 속도를 유지했습니다."
レーススピード
Transliteration: rēsu supīdo
"マシンはサーキットでレーススピードを競いました。"
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