What is a short, spirited effort or trial of speed upon a race course; -- used in horse racing, when a single trial constitutes the race called?
dash — (Racing) A short, spirited effort or trial of speed upon a race course; -- used in horse racing, when a single trial constitutes the race. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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