three–legged race
noun
Definition of three–legged race
: a race between pairs of competitors with each pair having their adjacent legs bound together
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1872
First Known Use of three–legged race
1872
THREE–LEGGED RACE Defined for English Language Learners
three-legged race
noun
Definition of three–legged race for English Language Learners
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: a race in which two people run together with one person's left leg tied to the other person's right leg
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