skiercross en · NOUN
Etymology
From skier + -cross, by analogy with the snowboarding competition of boardercross.
Meanings
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(uncountable) A downhill skiing discipline over obstacles with many simultaneous racers.
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.
2006 September 14, Skiing:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| skier cross | alternative | lexicographic | |
| skier X | alternative | lexicographic | |
| skier-cross | alternative | lexicographic | |
| skier-X | alternative | lexicographic |
Coordinates
BMX racing · boardercross · supercross · motocross · ice cross downhill