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repechage

repechage

1 9.9
A race that gives athletes a second chance to reach the final
  • noun
  • /ˌrɛpəˈʃɑːʒ/
  • Jargon
: repechaje
  • The repechage event allows teams to compete again for a spot in the finals.

Examples

  • In rowing, competitors who do not qualify in the initial rounds can have a chance to win in the repechage race.

  • There's no need to send it to the repechage for bronze quite yet.

    Blog text (12)

  • During the competition, the athletes will have to face a repechage if they lose their first match.

Surface Forms

repechage singular
repechages plural

Etymology

The word repechage comes from the French verb repêcher, made of re- 'again' and pêcher 'to fish up'. So a repechage is like being 'fished' back into the race, a second chance to reach the final.