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clerk of the course

clerk of the course noun: an official responsible for track management and raceday preparation at a racecourse.

Noun

clerk of the course (plural clerks of the course or clerks of courses)

  1. An official responsible for track management and raceday preparation at a racecourse.
  2. An official responsible for various aspects of circuit operation, such as overseeing track conditions, communicating with course marshals, and dispatching safety and rescue teams.

Forms of clerk of the course

pluralclerks of the course
pluralclerks of courses

Questions about clerk of the course

What does clerk of the course mean?
Clerk of the course means an official responsible for track management and raceday preparation at a racecourse.
What part of speech is clerk of the course?
Clerk of the course is a noun.
What is the plural of clerk of the course?
The plural of clerk of the course is clerks of the course.

Words near clerk of the course in the dictionary

  1. clerisy
  2. clerite
  3. Clerith
  4. clerk
  5. Clerk of the Closet
  6. clerk of the course
  7. clerk of the pells
  8. clerk of the pipe
  9. clerk of the works
  10. clerk of works
  11. clerk-ale

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