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keirin

Pronunciation: /keɪˈrɪn/

Definition of keirin

noun

Cycling
  • a racing event in which cyclists ride several laps around an indoor track behind a motorized pacemaker before sprinting to the finish.

Origin:

1950s: Japanese, literally 'bicycle race'

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