skiercross

English

Alternative forms

• skier cross
• skier-cross
• skier-X
• skier X

Etymology

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

Noun

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.

Synonyms

• skicross

Coordinate terms

• boardercross (analogous snowboarding discipline)
• ice cross downhill (analogous ice skating disciple)
• BMX racing (analogous bicycle disciple)
• motocross (analogous outdoor motorcycle disciple)
• supercross (analogous indoor motorcycle disciple)

See also

• Skicross on Wikipedia.Wikipedia