slalom

/ˈslɑː.ləm/ · noun

Meaning

The sport of skiing in a zigzag course through gates. (Often used attributively)
Any similar activity on other vehicles, including canoes and water skis.
A course used for the sport of slalom.
A race or competition wherein participants each perform the sport of slalom.
To race in a slalom.
To move in a slalom-like manner.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

ski(English)parallel slalom(English)parallel giant slalom(English)banked slalom(English)slopestyle(English)slat(English)luge(English)giant slalom(English)tomba(English)downhill(English)canoe(English)halfpipe(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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