(ecology) A theory regarding the selection of combinations of traits in an organism that represent a trade-off between quantity and quality of offspring.

Alternative form of USSR

Alternative spelling of horse (variant of basketball)

A nocturnal omnivore native to North America, typically with a mixture of gray, brown, and black fur, a mask-like marking around the eyes and a striped tail; Procyon lotor.

A contest between people, animals, vehicles, etc. where the goal is to be the first to reach some objective. Example: Several horses run in a horse race, and the first one to reach the finishing post wins

(intransitive) To take part in a race (in the sense of a contest). / (transitive) To compete against in such a race. / (intransitive) To move or drive at high speed; to hurry or speed.

A large group of people distinguished from others on the basis of a common heritage (compare ethnic group). See Wikipedia's article on historical definitions of race.

To assign a race to; to perceive as having a (usually specified) race.

A rhizome or root, especially of ginger.

Obsolete form of raze.