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 Definitions of repechage  [ˌrɛp əˈʃɑʒ]  

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Definition of 'repechage' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) repechage
a trial heat for runners-up, as in rowing, to determine who will advance to the finals.

Etymology:  (1925–30; < F repêchage second chance <repêch(er) to fish up again (re-re - +pêcher to fish; MF, OF pescher < VL *piscāre, L piscārī, der. of piscisfish ))

Definition of 'repechage' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) repechage
a race (especially in rowing) in which runners-up in the eliminating heats compete for a place in the final race

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