pacer
noun
a person or thing that paces.
pacers
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pluralof pacer.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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While Gay generally has a good record against right-arm pace new-ball bowling, his average drops slightly to 29.50 when facing right-arm pacers from round the wicket inside the first 10 overs.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
Each of the four major marathons Kipchoge has won—Berlin, Chicago, London and Tokyo—allow for pacers who can help elite runners lock into a groove and conserve energy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2025
Of all the pacers England could have asked to play all five Tests against India, the task was given to Chris Woakes, the oldest man in the squad.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2025
Back in February, a scientific study suggested Kipyegon could run a 3:59.37 minute mile, as long as she had perfect drafting from pacers.
From Slate ● Jun. 28, 2025
Speaking of pacing, reminds me that the mare aforesaid belonged to that particular class and order called pacers, from their peculiar gait.
From Stories about Animals: with Pictures to Match by Francis C. (Francis Channing) Woodworth
