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👨‍🌾 A race worker 📱 A tracking device
racetracker

racetracker

6.7
A device or app that shows each racer's live position and speed
  • noun
  • /ˈreɪsˌtrækər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : rastreador de carreras
  • The new racetracker app provides live updates on every participant's progress during the marathon.

Examples

  • Using a racetracker, fans could follow their favorite cyclist throughout the entire race.

  • The coach checked the racetracker to see each runner's position and lap time.

  • The racetracker showed the runner's speed.

  • Many fans rely on a racetracker during the marathon.

  • The coach checked the racetracker to monitor each runner's position and lap time during the race.

  • Using a racetracker, fans could easily follow their favorite cyclist's real-time progress throughout the race.

  • The new racetracker app gives spectators live updates on every participant's speed and position during the marathon.

How Accurate

GPS
  • Specialized
205 2.6
racetracker
  • Specialized
6.7
timer
18 2.4
tracker
51 3.1

Surface Forms

racetracker singular
racetrackers plural

Morphology

racetracker = race + tracker (transparent) = race + track + er

Clear compound of 'race' + 'tracker' meaning a tracker used for races; components map directly to the meaning.

Etymology

Racetracker is made of race ('a running competition') and tracker ('something that follows or shows position'). Think of a racetracker like a small map that follows each runner or vehicle live, so it shows their position, speed, and progress.