Meaning of scratch race | Babel Free
Definitions
- Any race where the winner is the first to cross the finish line.
- A boat race between extemporized crews rather than established rowing teams.
- A catchweight horse race.
Examples
“A scratch race, however, was improvised on Commemoration afternoon, between the boats, apparently manned by mixed crews of all colleges.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.