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pacer

noun

Simple meaning

A horse trained to a special gait in which both feet on one side leave the ground together.

Pronunciation

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payser

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈpeɪsɚ

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Definition

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noun

  1. A horse used to set the pace in racing

  2. A horse trained to a special gait in which both feet on one side leave the ground together

  3. In harness racing, a horse with a gait in which the front and back legs on one side take a step together alternating with the legs on the other side; as opposed to a trotter.

  4. A pacemaker (one who sets the pace in a race).

  5. A timer in an electric toothbrush that indicates how long the user should spend brushing in each part of the mouth.

  6. Australia

    A mechanical pencil.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Formality
Technical

Word Aura™

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This meaning: A horse used to set the pace in racing

Used this way, pacer is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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