Gelande

//ɡəˈlɛndə// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    terrain, area.

    "The base area is adorned with an immense gelande jump, off which qualified skiers regularly catch 200 feet of air."

  2. 2
    a shortening of gelandesprung, a form of ski jumping.

    "Gelande is a two day ski jump event attracting national media as well as jumpers from all over the U.S."

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"The base area is adorned with an immense gelande jump, off which qualified skiers regularly catch 200 feet of air."

Etymology

From German Gelände (“terrain”).

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