skiercross

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Etymology

From skier +‎ -cross, by analogy with the snowboarding competition of boardercross.

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skiercross (uncountable)

  1. (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.

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