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dark horse
noun [C usually singular] (WINNER) USDefinition
› a horse or a politician who wins a race or competition although no one expected them toHorse racingHorse ridingWinners and losers
(Definition of dark horse noun (WINNER) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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SMART Thesaurus: Horse racing
Synonyms and related words:
- bloodstock noun
- Derby noun
- flat racing noun
- furlong noun
- gee-gee noun
- horse racing noun
- hurdle noun (FENCE)
- hurdler noun
- jockey noun
- nobble verb (CAUSE TO FAIL)
- photo finish noun
- race meeting noun
- race noun (COMPETITION)
- racecourse noun
- racetrack noun
- racing noun
- stable noun
- stake noun (RISK)
- steeplechase noun
- unplaced adjective
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