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General Slang
holeshot
HOHL-shot · noun · slang
Grabbing the lead from the gate into the first turn.
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Taking the lead out of the starting gate and being first into the opening turn of a race. The holeshot is often decisive in short BMX races.
“She nailed the holeshot and never looked back.”
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holeshot In A Sentence
She nailed the holeshot and never looked back.
Origin & Usage
Motocross and BMX racing term for the sprint to the first corner.
Variants
hole shot
People Also Ask
What is a 'holeshot' in BMX racing?
Taking the lead out of the starting gate and being first into the opening turn of a race.
Why is the holeshot important?
It is often decisive in short BMX races because the leader into the first turn controls the line.
Where does 'holeshot' come from?
It comes from motocross and BMX racing, describing the sprint from the gate to the first corner.
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