inrun

/ɪnruːn/

Definitions

1. noun

A small, elevated section of track or road in a steeplechase or similar event where a competitor can recover or make up distance after a fall or obstacle.

“The horse had a chance to recover after its fall at the inrun, and it eventually crossed the finish line first.”

Synonyms

  • jumping-in place
  • recovery zone

Antonyms

  • obstacle
  • stumbling block