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autocross

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au⋅to⋅cross

[aw-toh-kraws, -kros]
–noun Automotive.
gymkhana (def. 2).

Origin:
1960–65; auto- 2 + (moto)cross

gym⋅kha⋅na

[jim-kah-nuh]
–noun
1. a field day held for equestrians, consisting of exhibitions of horsemanship and much pageantry.
2. Also called autocross. a competition in which sports cars are timed as they travel on a closed, twisting course that requires much maneuvering.
3. any of various other sporting events, as a gymnastics exhibition or surfing contest.
4. a place where any such event is held.

Origin:
1860–65; < Hindi gdkhānā lit., ball-house (influenced by gymnastics )
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au·to·cross   (ô'tō-krôs', -krŏs')   
n.  A competition for automobiles that tests driving skill and speed.

[auto(mobile) + (moto)cross.]
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