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pacemaker
noun
A horse used to set the pace in racing
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ˈpeɪsˌmeɪkəɹ
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noun
A horse used to set the pace in racing
noun
An implanted electronic device that takes over the function of the natural cardiac pacemaker
noun
A specialized bit of heart tissue that controls the heartbeat
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A leading instance in its field
“The new policy will be a pacesetter in community relations”
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The new policy will be a pacesetter in community relations
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