pacer
noun/ˈpeɪsər/
Frequency rank: #16,993 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a person or device that sets or maintains a consistent speed for others to follow.
Example sentence
During the race, she relied on the pacer to help her maintain a steady speed throughout.
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