yacht race
Definition
Noun: A competitive sporting event where crews of people sail yachts against each other, with the goal of completing a set course in the shortest time.
Usage
A "yacht race" is a specific type of sailing competition. It focuses on the event itself, not the general act of sailing.
- The primary term is a compound noun: yacht race.
- It is typically used with verbs like hold, organize, win, compete in, or watch.
Examples
- The annual yacht race around the island attracts international competitors.
- They trained for months to compete in the prestigious yacht race.
- Winning the yacht race was a tremendous achievement for the young crew.
- The schedule for the summer yacht race has been published.
Advanced Usage
- To be in a yacht race: To participate as a competitor.
- He will be in a yacht race for the first time this weekend.
- Yacht racing (gerund/noun): The sport or activity of competing in yacht races.
- She has a passion for yacht racing.
Variants and Related Words
- Regatta: A series of boat races, often including yacht races.
- Sailing race: A more general term for any race involving sailboats.
- Yachting: The sport or activity of sailing in yachts.
Synonyms
- Boat race (specifically for sailboats)
- Sailing competition
- Regatta (for a multi-race event)
Related Phrases
- To race yachts: The verbal phrase describing the action.
- They race yachts professionally.
- Race committee: The group that organizes and oversees the race.
- Race course: The designated route for the race.
Noun
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a race between crews of people in yachts
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