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
- 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.
- The athlete's strong performance in the repechage gave them a spot in the semi-finals.
- The repechage event saw intense competition as teams battled for a place in the next round.
- Despite their early loss, the team regrouped and performed exceptionally in the repechage.
- The repechage round is often seen as a last-chance saloon for teams to salvage their tournament hopes.
- The repechage provides a lifeline for athletes who narrowly miss the initial cutoff.
- The repechage system serves to ensure that the most deserving teams and athletes proceed to the later stages of the competition.
FAQs About the word repechage
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.
