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an athlete or horse that is especially strong or fast in the final stage of a race.[1920-25]
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stretch runner
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stretch runner — stretch′ run ner n. spo an athlete or horse that is strong in the homestretch • Etymology: 1920–25 … From formal English to slang
stretch runner — noun Date: 1922 a racehorse that makes a strong bid in the homestretch … New Collegiate Dictionary
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stretch runner — noun : a racehorse that makes a strong bid in the homestretch * * * an athlete or horse that is especially strong or fast in the final stage of a race. [1920 25] … Useful english dictionary
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stretch — I. verb Etymology: Middle English strecchen, from Old English streccan; akin to Old High German strecchan to stretch, Old English stræc firm, severe Date: before 12th century transitive verb 1. to extend (as one s limbs or body) in a reclining… … New Collegiate Dictionary
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stretchrunner — stretch runner n. A runner or racehorse that makes a strong effort in the last stretch of a race. * * * … Universalium
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