slalom

[ slah-luhm, -lohm ]

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noun

Skiing. a downhill race over a winding and zigzag course marked by poles or gates. Compare giant slalom.
any winding or zigzag course marked by obstacles or barriers, as one in which automobiles are tested for maneuverability or drivers for reaction time.

of, for, or designating a zigzag course with obstacles, barriers, or the like:
an excellent slalom skier.

slalom

/ ˈslɑːləm /

skiing a race, esp one downhill, over a winding course marked by artificial obstacles
a similar type of obstacle race in canoes

Origin of slalom¹

1920–25; < Norwegian slalåm, equivalent to sla ( d ) sloping + låm track

Origin of slalom¹

Norwegian, from slad sloping + lom path

There are four disciplines on a scale from technical to speed, with slalom the most technical and the downhill the fastest.

Starting 40th in a Lienz, Austria slalom, she posted the fastest time of the day in her second run, finishing third.

The prince chatted with a few athletes and family members before conversing with Canadian slalom kayaker Michael Tayler.

Meanwhile the Knox parents slalom between TV tents giving interviews for the morning shows.

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