black racer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of black racer
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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What we see in a flag or a noose or a black racer is telling.
From Washington Post • Jul. 3, 2020
The fourth on the right of the dun was the black racer.
From The Turquoise Cup, and, the Desert by Smith, Arthur Cosslett
For nearly two years Dorsey had been crowing because of the defeat of Quicksilver by the black racer from the Vermejo.
From The Ramblin' Kid by Bowman, Earl Wayland
In five minutes the black racer and the dun leader were saddled.
From The Turquoise Cup, and, the Desert by Smith, Arthur Cosslett
The dun leader and the black racer had lanyards about their necks.
From The Turquoise Cup, and, the Desert by Smith, Arthur Cosslett
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