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slalom

The correct spelling is slalom.

How to pronounce slalom

noun

IPA: /ˈslɑː.ləm/

Say it like: Sla-lom

The correct spelling is slalom. The sport of skiing in a zigzag course through gates. (Often used attributively) For example: "Slalom is her strongest Olympic sport."

Usage Examples

Slalom is her strongest Olympic sport.

These first two slaloms have sixty gates each.

He has won six World Cup slaloms.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The sport of skiing in a zigzag course through gates. (Often used attributively)
  2. 2.Any similar activity on other vehicles, including canoes and water skis.
  3. 3.A course used for the sport of slalom.
  4. 4.A race or competition wherein participants each perform the sport of slalom.

verb

  1. 1.To race in a slalom.
  2. 2.To move in a slalom-like manner.

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