Meaning & use

Kart

noun·Everyday

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A small, low, open motor vehicle used for recreational or competitive racing on short tracks.

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The kids spent Saturday afternoon racing karts around the track.

Professional kart racing has launched the careers of several Formula One drivers.

A note on using this word

Short for 'go-kart'; the sport of kart racing is a popular entry point into professional motorsport.

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go-kart

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