mudder
Americannoun
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a racehorse able to perform well on a wet, muddy track.
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an athlete who performs well in muddy conditions.
Etymology
Origin of mudder
Example Sentences
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Junior Anthony Villa of El Camino Real might be able to tell college recruiters that he’s a true mudder after scoring three goals in a 5-3 victory.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2023
McIlroy won his four major championships in relatively soggy conditions, cementing a reputation as a mudder that he thinks is a bit unfair.
From Washington Times ● May 4, 2022
The group stages are a tough mudder for supporters – a draining test of endurance, nerve, commitment, caffeine levels and ability to understand how net run-rate works.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 9, 2019
The most intriguing mudder could be Freedom Child, who flourished in the slop at Belmont and led wire-to-wire in a stunning 13 1/4-length romp in the Peter Pan four weeks ago.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 8, 2013
Fair Knightess, a better mudder, was left in the race, and Pollard opted to ride her instead.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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