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obstacle race

[ ob-stuh-kuhl reys ]
/ ˈɒb stə kəl ˌreɪs /
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noun
a race in which the contestants are prevented in a specific way from covering the full course at top speed, as by having hurdles to jump, mud pits to cross, or ropes or walls to climb.
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Origin of obstacle race

First recorded in 1865–70

OTHER WORDS FROM obstacle race

ob·sta·cle rac·er, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for obstacle race

obstacle race

noun
a race in which competitors have to negotiate various obstacles
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