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slalom

/slɑːləm/ noun · British & US
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What does slalom mean?

noun

A slalom is a type of skiing or sailing course where the path is winding and narrow, requiring the competitor to make quick turns to navigate through it. In skiing, a slalom is a type of competition where skiers ski through a course of gates.

Example

"The skier expertly navigated the slalom course, making tight turns to shave precious seconds off her time."

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