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ascot — n. [from the fashionable clothjing worn at the Ascot races.] a cravat with wide square ends, tied so that the ends are laid flat; the ends are often secured with an ornamental pin; called {cravat} in Britain. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Ascot Heath — (spr. äskott hīth), große Heideebene in Berkshire (England), 7 km von Windsor, wo alljährlich im Juni berühmte Wettrennen (Ascot races) stattfinden … Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon
Ascot tie — An ascot tie, or ascot, is a narrow neckband with wide pointed wings, traditionally made of pale gray patterned silk. This wide, formal tie is usually patterned, folded over, and fastened with a stickpin or tie tack. It is usually reserved for… … Wikipedia
ascot — /as keuht, kot/, n. a necktie or scarf with broad ends, tied and arranged so that the ends are laid flat, one across the other, sometimes with a pin to secure them. [1905 10; so called from the fashionable dress worn at the ASCOT races] * * * ▪… … Universalium
ascot — as•cot [[t]ˈæs kət, kɒt[/t]] n. clo a tie or scarf with broad ends looped to lie flat one upon the other and sometimes held with a pin • Etymology: 1905–10; so called from the fashionable dress worn at the Ascot races … From formal English to slang
Ascot Racecourse, Western Australia — (coord|31|56|6|S|115|55|30|E|type:landmark region:AU) is the major racecourse in Perth, Western Australia, situated approximately 8 kilometres northeast of the Perth City Centre with the headquarters of the Western Australian Turf Club positioned … Wikipedia
Ascot Racecourse — Infobox UK Racecourse Name = Ascot Website = http://www.ascot.co.uk/ Location = Ascot, Berkshire Coordinates = coord|51|24|58|N|0|40|37|W|type:landmark scale:10000 region:GB Owner = Crown Estate Opened = 11 August 1711 Channel = At The Races… … Wikipedia
Ascot Gold Cup — NOTOC Turf race infobox class = Group 1 horse race = Ascot Gold Cup caption = The Ascot Gold Cup, 1834 by James Pollard location = Ascot Racecourse Ascot, Berkshire inaugurated = 1807 race type = Thoroughbred Flat race website = [http://www.ascot … Wikipedia
Ascot Park, California — Motorsport venue Name = Ascot Park | Nicknames = Time = Location = Los Angeles, California Coordinates = Image caption = Capacity = 7500 Owner = Operator = Broke ground = Opened = before 1932 Closed = 1990 Construction cost= Architect = Former… … Wikipedia
Ascot Chase — The Ascot Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt chase in the United Kingdom for five year old and above horses. It is run over a distance of 2 miles 5½ furlongs (4,325 metres) at Ascot Racecourse in February. There are seventeen fences to be jumped in … Wikipedia
