racers
Those seeking victory
Racers are people, animals, or vehicles that compete in races.
The word often names specific things built for speed: a racing bike, a racing car, a fast-moving snake.
The racers lined up at the starting line.
North American racers are slender, nonvenomous snakes known for their speed.
Brief-race speed athletes
- runnersThose who race on foot
- cyclistsPeople who ride bicycles
- swimmersThose propelling through water
- driversVehicle operators or motivating forces
jockeys · skiers · skaters · competitors · contenders · champions · professionals · amateurs
Closed electrical pathway
- ovalElongated rounded shape
- straightawayWithout pause or hesitation
- lapOne complete circuit
- chicaneDeliberate tight turns
curves · grid · grandstand · barrier · infield · tarmac · asphalt · velodrome
Multi-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
- heatTransferred thermal energy
- qualifierWord or phrase limiting meaning
finals · playoffs · bracket · elimination · showdown · matchup · duel · face-off
Directed rate of motion
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
- dashQuick burst or pinch
pace · tempo · quickness · swiftness · burst · blazing · lightning-fast · breakneck
Large domesticated hoofed mammals
- greyhoundsFast, lean racing dogs
- camelsHumped desert mammals
- pigeonsCommon urban birds
- sled-dogsSnow-pulling canines
thoroughbreds · whippets · huskies · jockey · silks · stable · handicap · derby
Motor vehicles for travel
- motorcyclesMotorized two-wheeled vehicles
- kartsSmall racing vehicles
- dragstersHigh-powered racing vehicles
- supercarsUltra-high-performance luxury vehicles
prototypes · motocross · snowmobiles · sidecars · go-karts · hydroplanes · powerboats
sprinters
Brief-race speed athletes
drivers · jockeys · skiers · skaters · competitors · contenders · champions · professionals · amateurs · medalists
circuit
Closed electrical pathway
- ovalElongated rounded shape
- straightawayWithout pause or hesitation
- lapOne complete circuit
chicane · curves · grid · grandstand · barrier · infield · tarmac · asphalt · velodrome · speedway
tournament
Multi-round competitive event
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- rivalryOngoing contest between opponents
- heatTransferred thermal energy
qualifier · finals · playoffs · bracket · elimination · showdown · matchup · duel · face-off · regatta
velocity
Directed rate of motion
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
dash · pace · tempo · quickness · swiftness · burst · blazing · lightning-fast · breakneck · blistering
horses
Large domesticated hoofed mammals
- greyhoundsFast, lean racing dogs
- camelsHumped desert mammals
- pigeonsCommon urban birds
sled-dogs · thoroughbreds · whippets · huskies · jockey · silks · stable · handicap · derby · steeplechase
cars
Motor vehicles for travel
- motorcyclesMotorized two-wheeled vehicles
- kartsSmall racing vehicles
- dragstersHigh-powered racing vehicles
supercars · prototypes · motocross · snowmobiles · sidecars · go-karts · hydroplanes · powerboats
- speed athletessprinters, speed skaters, runners, speedsters
- cyclistscyclist, mountain bikers, rider, biker, mountain biker
- athletesathlete, Olympian, champion, swimmers, runner
- reptileslizard, snake, turtle, crocodile, alligator
- snakescobra, anaconda, boa, viper, python
- motorcycle legendsIsle of Man TT
racersspectators
Those who observe events
observers · audience · onlookers · bystanders · viewers
- race carCompetition speed vehicle
- arms racesCompeting military buildup cycles
- horse raceEquine speed competition
- human raceAll people collectively
- relay raceSequential team sprint
- rat raceExhausting competitive work routine
race, races, racer, raced, racecourse, racecar, racegoer, racecard