peloton
- an ornamental glass made in Bohemia in the late 19th century, usually having a striated overlay of glass filaments in a different color.
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Contemporary Examples of peloton
He never could get past a climb among the 50 to 80 best in the peloton.
Lance Armstrong’s Shadow Looms Large Over 100th Edition of Tour de FranceTracy McNicoll
October 25, 2012
He said riders have always considered Armstrong two years ahead of the peloton when it came to doping.
Lance Armstrong’s Teammate Tells All: ‘The Secret Race’ By Tyler HamiltonThe Daily Beast
September 8, 2012
Historical Examples of peloton
If it were but known, 'they 'd give him a peloton and eight paces.'
Maurice Tiernay Soldier of FortuneCharles James Lever
If the peloton has to be mounted, the Sergeant sees that the horses are properly saddled.
Trooper 3809Lionel Decle
I gave twenty francs to the troopers of my peloton to drink my health, and I did not forget my friends Titi and Piatte.
Trooper 3809Lionel Decle
Towards this the imperial staff rode forward, while the peloton in front wheeled about, and rode to the rear of our squadrons.
Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II (of II)Charles James Lever
I looked up: an equipage was passing from the gate, a peloton of dragoons escorted it; a second followed at full speed.
Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II (of II)Charles James Lever
peloton
- cycle racing the main field of riders in a road race
Word Origin for peloton
Word Origin and History for peloton
1706, "small body of soldiers, platoon," from French peleton, derivative of pelote "ball, heap, platoon" (11c.); see platoon.