bell lap

noun

1. the final lap in a race of repeated circuits, signaled by the ringing of a bell.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bell lap¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

The Netherlands led by a tenth of a second after the first lap, but the Australian team of Matthew Richardson, Leigh Hoffman and Matthew Glaetzer clawed most of the gap back by the bell lap.

From Washington Times

The Falcon senior went back and forth with Helen Braybrook of Colorado State Pueblo, then took the lead at the bell lap and hung on to win by two-tenths of a second.

From Seattle Times

Although she was never in contention Thursday, she finished impressively by running the fourth-fastest time on the bell lap, a 1:11.87.

From Seattle Times

On the bell lap, she pushed Konstanze Klosterhalfen of Germany before sprinting past her to finish in 4 minutes, 16.85 seconds.

From Washington Times

On the bell lap, she pushed Konstanze Klosterhalfen of Germany before sprinting past her to finish in 4 minutes, 16.85 seconds.

From Seattle Times