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mo⋅to⋅cross

[moh-toh-kraws, -kros]
–noun
a timed motorcycle race over a closed course consisting of a winding dirt trail with hills, jumps, sharp turns, and often muddy terrain.

Origin:
< F: equiv. to moto(cycle) motorcycle + cross(-country) cross-country
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mo·to·cross   (mō'tō-krôs', -krŏs')   
n.   Abbr. MX
A cross-country motorcycle race over a closed course of rough terrain with steep hills and sharp curves. Also called scramble.

[French moto-cross : moto, motorcycle (short for motocyclette, from moto-, motor, from moteur, from Latin mōtor, mover; see motor) + English cross(-country).]
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