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boat-race vs race

race vs boat-race

boat-race is not a noun while race is a noun.

boat-race and race both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
boat-race No No Yes No
race Yes No Yes No
As verbs, race is a hypernym of boat-race; that is, race is a word with a broader meaning than boat-race:
  • boat-race: participate in a boat race
  • race: compete in a race
Other hypernyms of boat-race include run.
boat-race (noun) race (noun)
a canal for a current of water
a contest of speed
any competition
people who are believed to belong to the same genetic stock
(biology) a taxonomic group that is a division of a species; usually arises as a consequence of geographical isolation within a species
the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller
boat-race (verb) race (verb)
participate in a boat race compete in a race
move hurridly
cause to move fast or to rush or race
to work as fast as possible towards a goal, sometimes in competition with others
Difference between boat-race and race

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