boat race

The term "boat race" can refer to a competitive rowing event, Cockney rhyming slang for 'face,' or a fixed horse race in gambling.

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Definition

B1Sport

(general)A competitive event where participants race boats over a set course.

Example

They trained all year for the annual boat race.

C2Cockney Rhyming Slang

(informal, slang)A term used to refer to someone's face.

Example

He got a punch right in the boat race.

C1Gambling

(slang)A horse race that has been predetermined to ensure a specific horse wins.

Example

Everyone knew it was a boat race, but they still placed their bets.

C1Sport

(idiomatic)A situation where one competitor or team significantly and decisively beats another.

Example

The match turned into a boat race after the first few minutes.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "boat race":

horse race drag race street race barrel race double scull single scull drag racing one-horse race coxless four scratch race rat race swan boat