pacer

/'peisə/

Thân thiện

The pacer leads the other horses around the racetrack.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A horse trained to move using a specific gait where both legs on the same side lift and land together: This refers to a horse that has been specially trained to perform a pace, which is a two-beat lateral gait, as opposed to the more common trot.
   • A horse used to establish and maintain the speed for other horses in a race: This refers to a horse that sets the pace at the front of the field in a harness race, particularly in the sport of harness racing where pacers are a standard breed.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The pacer moved with a smooth, lateral gait that was fascinating to watch.
  • In the harness race, the pacer set a fast early pace, forcing the other horses to keep up.

Advanced Usage

• "To work as a pacer": To perform the role of setting the speed in a race.
  • The veteran horse was brought in to work as a pacer for the younger, less experienced competitors.

Variants and Related Words

• Pace (verb/noun): The speed at which someone or something moves, or the act of setting that speed. Also refers to the specific gait.
  • The jockey tried to pace his horse to conserve energy for the final stretch.
• Pacemaker (noun): Often used synonymously with "pacer" in the context of racing. In broader contexts, it can refer to a person or thing that sets the pace, or a medical device.
  • The race's pacemaker dropped out after the first mile.

Synonyms

• Pacemaker: A direct synonym in the context of racing.
• Pacing horse: A descriptive synonym.
• Front-runner: A horse that runs at the front, setting the pace (though not necessarily a trained pacer in the harness racing sense).

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

(Note: "Pacer" is a noun. The related verb "pace" forms phrasal verbs.) - Pace out: To measure by walking with regular steps. - He paced out the length of the room. - Pace around: To walk restlessly back and forth. - She paced around the waiting room nervously.

Related Idioms

(Note: Idioms typically use the verb "pace," not the noun "pacer.") - To set the pace: To establish the speed or standard that others follow. - The new company is setting the pace for innovation in the industry. - To keep pace (with): To move or progress at the same speed as someone or something else. - She walked quickly, and I struggled to keep pace with her.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a horse trained to a special gait in which both feet on one side leave the ground together
2. a horse used to set the pace in racing

Từ đồng nghĩa

• pacemaker
• pacesetter