Associations to the word «Slalom»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

SLALOM, noun. A downhill race over a winding course defined by upright poles.
SLALOM, verb. Race on skis around obstacles.

Wise words

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