Schrittmacher

pacemaker; pacer (athletics/cycling)

noun SHRIT-mah-kher Rare

Also means

pacemaker (cardiac device)

Usage Note

Schrittmacher in athletics is a runner who sets a fast early pace so a competitor can chase a record. In cycling it is the motor-pacer in Steherrennen. The cardiac implant is also called Herzschrittmacher.

Examples

"Der Schrittmacher führte das Feld die ersten 1000 Meter in Rekordtempo."

Natural Translation

The pacemaker led the field for the first 1000 metres at record pace.

Literal Translation

The pacemaker led the field the first 1000 metres in record-tempo.

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