triallist
Britishnoun
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a person who takes part in a competition, esp a motorcycle trial
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sport a person who takes part in a preliminary match or heat held to determine selection for an event, a team, etc
Example Sentences
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Strangely, the Kazakhstan forward did so as a triallist - because he cannot formally complete his move from FC Kairat to Stamford Bridge until 12 August.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
He's been a great player in the past for Liverpool but right now he looks like a triallist.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2025
Still, all was going pretty much to the presidential script until last weekend when, after Sam’s strong but not outstanding performances in pre-season matches, St Louis decided not to offer their celebrated triallist a contract.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 6, 2014
"We're not the first club to be given a false lead with a supposed triallist, but other clubs probably just don't promote it to the world like we did."
From The Guardian ● Jul. 23, 2012
Earlier this month, Mulanovich was beaten twice by triallist Stephanie Gilmore to finish ninth in the first WCT of the year.
From Time Magazine Archive
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