iditarod trail dog sled race
Definition
Proper noun An important, long-distance dogsled race held every year in Alaska, USA. The race follows the historic Iditarod Trail, covering approximately 1,000 miles from Anchorage to Nome.
Usage
The term refers specifically to the annual sporting event. It is often shortened to "the Iditarod." * The Iditarod Trail Dog Sled Race is a test of endurance for both mushers and their dog teams. * She has trained for years to compete in the Iditarod Trail Dog Sled Race. * Winning the Iditarod is considered one of the greatest achievements in mushing.
Advanced Usage
- The race commemorates the 1925 serum run to Nome, where dog sled teams relayed diphtheria antitoxin.
- It is sometimes called "The Last Great Race on Earth."
Variants and Related Words
- The Iditarod (n.): The common shortened name for the race.
- Iditarod Trail (n.): The historic trail and mail route that the race follows.
- Musher (n.): The driver of a dogsled team.
- Mushing (n.): The sport or action of traveling with a dog sled.
Synonyms
- Long-distance dogsled race
- Sled dog race
Related Phrases
- To run the Iditarod: To compete in the race.
- Her dream is to run the Iditarod one day.
- Iditarod champion: The winner of the race.
- He is a four-time Iditarod champion.
Noun
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an important dogsled race run annually on the Iditarod Trail
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