der Hauptlauf
Translation
main race, heat, main course (of a river), main barrel (of a gun)
Examples
Er gewann den Hauptlauf des Rennens.
He won the main race of the competition.
Der Hauptlauf des Flusses ist hier sehr breit.
The main course of the river is very wide here.
Der Hauptlauf der Waffe wurde gereinigt.
The main barrel of the weapon was cleaned.
Grammar Patterns
the main race ((of sth.)) The main race of the competition was exciting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Finale, Endlauf; Antonyms: Vorlauf
Etymology
From 'Haupt' (main, head) and 'Lauf' (run, course). Literally 'main run'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'head' or 'main' part of a race's 'run', which is the final heat.