repechage (Meaning)

Wordnet

repechage (n)

a race (especially in rowing) in which runners-up in the eliminating heats compete for a place in the final race

Synonyms & Antonyms of repechage

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repechage Sentence Examples

  1. The swimmer narrowly missed qualifying for the finals but secured a repechage berth.
  2. The losing team was given a second chance in the repechage round.
  3. The repechage competition allowed the eliminated teams another opportunity to advance.
  4. The repechage system ensures that all teams have a fair chance at qualifying.
  5. The athlete's strong performance in the repechage gave them a spot in the semi-finals.
  6. The repechage event saw intense competition as teams battled for a place in the next round.
  7. Despite their early loss, the team regrouped and performed exceptionally in the repechage.
  8. The repechage round is often seen as a last-chance saloon for teams to salvage their tournament hopes.
  9. The repechage provides a lifeline for athletes who narrowly miss the initial cutoff.
  10. The repechage system serves to ensure that the most deserving teams and athletes proceed to the later stages of the competition.

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a race (especially in rowing) in which runners-up in the eliminating heats compete for a place in the final race

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The swimmer narrowly missed qualifying for the finals but secured a repechage berth.

The losing team was given a second chance in the repechage round.

The repechage competition allowed the eliminated teams another opportunity to advance.

The repechage system ensures that all teams have a fair chance at qualifying.