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quinella

/kwɪˈnɛlə/

Meanings
noun
A form of bet in which the bettor predicts the first two finishers in a race, without concern for the order of finishing.

Examples :

"I placed a quinella on horses number 3 and 7, hoping they'd come in first and second in either order. "
sport race bet game entertainment

Related Words

Illustration placed

placed verb

/pleɪst/

To put (an object or person) in a specific location.

"He placed the glass on the table."

Illustration hoping

hoping verb

/ˈhəʊpɪŋ/ /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/

To want something to happen, with a sense of expectation that it might.

"I am still hoping that all will turn out well."

Illustration bettor

bettor noun

/ˈbetə/ /ˈbɛtə/ /-ɾɚ/

A person who makes a bet, such as a wager on the outcome of a game of chance or a sporting event.

"The bettor nervously watched the horse race, hoping to win back the money he had wagered. "

Illustration horses

horses noun

/ˈhɔrsəs/

Any of several animals related to Equus ferus caballus.

"My grandfather owns several horses on his farm. "

Illustration concern

concern noun

/kənˈsɜːn/ /kənˈsɝn/

That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone. The adposition before the matter of interest is usually over, about or for.

"My concern for my daughter's health is significant because she's been feeling unwell lately. "

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members noun

/ˈmɛmbəz/ /ˈmɛmbɚz/

One who officially belongs to a group.

"All members of the book club must attend the monthly meeting. "

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finishing verb

/ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/

To complete (something).

"Be sure to finish your homework before you go to bed!"

Illustration finishers

finishers noun

/ˈfɪnɪʃərz/

A person who finishes or completes something.

"The early finishers waited for the other runners to reach the finish line."

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upcoming noun

/ˌʌpˈkʌmɪŋ/ /ʌpˈkʌmɪŋ/

The act of coming up.

"The upcoming school holiday is a welcome break for the students. "

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predicts verb

/prɪˈdɪkts/

To make a prediction: to forecast, foretell, or estimate a future event on the basis of knowledge and reasoning; to prophesy a future event on the basis of mystical knowledge or power.

"Based on the weather forecast, the meteorologist predicts rain for tomorrow. "

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number noun

/ˈnʌmbə/ /ˈnʌmbɚ/ /ˈnʌmə/ /ˈnʌmɚ/

An abstract entity used to describe quantity.

"Zero, one, −1, 2.5, and pi are all numbers."

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without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "