seed
/ˈsid/
a ranked player given a favorable tournament position
seed in a sentence
“The top seed advanced to the finals.”
Origin of seed
From agricultural metaphor of planting players in draws
Related Words
qualifying
preliminary rounds to enter a main competition
handicap
a system for equalizing chances between competitors
stroke
a single movement or hit in racket or club sports
bout
a contest or round, especially in boxing or wrestling
round
a division of a match or competition
heat
a preliminary race to determine finalists