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race (rs)

n.

1. A local geographic or global human population distinguished as a more or less distinct group by genetically transmitted physical characteristics.

2. A population of organisms differing from others of the same species in the frequency of hereditary traits; a subspecies.

3. A breed or strain, as of domestic animals.

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race

1. a class or breed of animals subordinate to species, i.e. a subspecies; a group of animals having certain characteristics in common, because of a common inheritance.

2. a fenced lane just one animal wide leading to a dipping tank, spray dip, branding chute, drafting gate, etc.

3. see stripe.