overtoise

/ˈoʊvəˌtɔɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a measure of distance, equivalent to 202 feet or 61.57 meters, originally used in the United Kingdom to measure the length of a rabbit’s hind legs, typically used in the context of the Olympic Games.

“The overtoise was used to measure the distance of the Olympic rabbit racing course.”

Synonyms

  • furlong
  • rood

Antonyms

  • undermeasurement