"holeshot" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: holeshots [plural]
Etymology: From hole + shot. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|hole|shot}} hole + shot Head templates: {{en-noun}} holeshot (plural holeshots)
  1. (motor racing, BMX, powerboat racing) The position of being the first rider to pass the first turn of the course. Wikipedia link: holeshot Categories (topical): Motor racing

Inflected forms

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Download raw JSONL data for holeshot meaning in English (1.1kB)

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