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slalom
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun slalom has 1 sense
- slalom(n = noun.event) - a downhill race over a winding course defined by upright poles; is a kind of ski race, skiing race
Derived form verb slalom1
Verb slalom has 1 sense
- slalom(v = verb.motion) - race on skis around obstacles; is one way to ski
Derived form noun slalom1
Sample sentences:
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OXFORD DICTIONARY
slalom, n.
1 a ski-race down a zigzag course defined by artificial obstacles.
2 an obstacle race in canoes or cars or on skateboards or water-skis.
1 a ski-race down a zigzag course defined by artificial obstacles.
2 an obstacle race in canoes or cars or on skateboards or water-skis.
Etymology
Norw., lit. 'sloping track'
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