"polesitter" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: polesitters [plural]
Etymology: pole + sitter Etymology templates: {{compound|en|pole|sitter}} pole + sitter Head templates: {{en-noun}} polesitter (plural polesitters)
  1. (motor racing) A driver placed in pole position. Categories (topical): Motor racing, People Synonyms: polester, pole-sitter, pole sitter

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