repechage

re·pe·chage

noun \ˌre-pə-ˈshäzh, ˈre-pə-ˌ\

Definition of REPECHAGE

: a trial heat (as in rowing) in which first-round losers are given another chance to qualify for the semifinals

Origin of REPECHAGE

French repêchage second chance, reexamination for a candidate who has failed, from repêcher to fish out, rescue, from re- + pêcher to fish, from Latin piscari — more at piscatory

First Known Use: 1928

Rhymes with REPECHAGE

arbitrage, assemblage, badinage, bon voyage, bricolage, cabotage, camouflage, colportage, curettage, decoupage, empennage, enfleurage, entourage, fuselage, Hermitage, maquillage, moyen-âge, persiflage, reportage, sabotage, vernissage