drag race

a race between vehicles to test their acceleration from a complete stop, esp. between specially designed cars on a short, straight course

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See drag race in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A race between two cars to determine which can accelerate faster from a standstill.

Origin:

Origin: From drag, an automobile (slang)

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Related Forms:

  • drag racer noun
  • drag racing noun

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