ski cross
noun [mass noun]
A downhill skiing contest for four to six competitors on a winding, undulating course that includes jumps: the Winter Olympics introduced the nation to the thrills of ski cross...
- Australia's men's involvement in ski cross lasted just the first three heats on Thursday as Scott Kneller and Anton Grimus crashed in their opening round races at the Winter Olympics.
- Medals will be decided in curling, ice hockey and ski half-pipe, while men go for glory in ski cross and Nordic combined.
- The men's ski cross has the unenviable task of following Tuesday's thrilling snowboard cross.
Origin
1990s: from ski + -cross (as in motocross).
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