Ryepeck

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"Stopping up" at the rye-peck turn PuntRaceturn02.JPG
"Stopping up" at the rye-peck turn

A ryepeck (also rypeck and ripeck) [1] is a pole used to mark the ends of a punt race course. [2] For a description of racing in punts and the use of ryepecks, see Thames Punting Club.

References

  1. The Chambers dictionary (11 ed.). Edinburgh: Chambers. 2008. p. 1367. ISBN   0550102892.
  2. Scrabble dictionary. Glasgow: Collins. 2012. p. 507. ISBN   9780007497737.