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Meaning of penalty loop | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A branch of a racecourse that adds a loop that starts and ends at the branching point, to extend the course for use in penalizing competitors with extra distance to travel.
A penalty assessed to competitors in a race, where they must race through a penalty loop branch of a racecourse.

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

penalty mark penalty phase penalty point penalty rate penalty shoot-out penalty shootout