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derby

Definition

  • noun: a type of horse race that takes place every year
  • noun: any of several horse races held annually and usually restricted to three-year-olds
  • used especially in proper names

Examples

  • a 'derby' between Manchester United and Manchester City

  • the Kentucky 'Derby'

  • a fishing 'derby'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) your Vulcan mind? Are you making a logical choice sending Kirk away? Probably. But the right one? Back home we've got a saying. If you're gonna ride in the Kentucky derby... you don't leave your prize stallion in the stable... A curious metaphor, Doctor, as a stallion must first be broken... (..)
    2009 Star Trek