skiercross
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English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From skier + -cross, by analogy with the snowboarding competition of boardercross.
Noun
skiercross (uncountable)
- (skiing) A downhill skiing discipline over obstacles with many simultaneous racers.
- 2006 September, Skiing:
- A new skiercross pro tour is on the docket, as well as freeskiing. Just like racing, both require strong but supple legs rather than jackhammer quads.
Synonyms
Coordinate terms
- boardercross (analogous snowboarding discipline)
- ice cross downhill (analogous ice skating disciple)
- BMX racing (analogous bicycle disciple)
- motocross (analogous outdoor motorcycle disciple)
- supercross (analogous indoor motorcycle disciple)
