paceline

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A formation in which riders (especially bicycle racers) travel in a line, one close behind the other, in order to conserve energy and travel faster by riding in the draft of the riders in front. The foremost rider periodically drops to the rear to allow another to take his or her place.

Pronunciation

/ˈpeɪslaɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-paceline.wav

Word forms

paceline pacelines

Etymology

From pace + line.

Related words

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