moto
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A single race for motorcycle riders, often in motocross events
- noun
- /ˈmoʊtoʊ/
- Jargon
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moto
- After a thrilling moto, the crowd cheered for the champion who took the lead.
Examples
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In Moto 2, many have as good a bike as you.
Blog text (17) -
Dirt track races are often called motocross or Moto-X racing and offer the most action.
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In Moto GP, if you don't have the best bike, you will never have a chance.
Blog text (17) -
For Moto-X and short-track racing, consider using a zoom lens that will go to about 200mm.
Academic text (2007) -
In the second moto, he managed to overtake three competitors and finish first.
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The riders are preparing their bikes for the next moto in the championship series.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Moto began as a short form of motorcycle and, in racing such as motocross, came to mean one race or heat. So a 'moto' is one part of a racing event.