What does "gelandesprung" mean?

A jump, usually over an obstacle, made in downhill skiing.

What is a synonym for "gelandesprung"?

Common synonyms include: bounce, bound, buck, capriole, gelande jump, gelande jump.

How do you pronounce "gelandesprung"?

Pronounced //ɡəˈlɛndəˌʃpɹʊŋ//.

Gelandesprung

//ɡəˈlɛndəˌʃpɹʊŋ// noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
A jump, usually over an obstacle, made in downhill skiing.
"Ove Nygren, the motorcycle-racing man-child of the U.S. Pro Tour, was among the air-happy honchos who thought the event should include a gelandesprung."

Synonyms

All synonyms

bounce bound buck capriole gelande jump gelande jump

Example

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"Ove Nygren, the motorcycle-racing man-child of the U.S. Pro Tour, was among the air-happy honchos who thought the event should include a gelandesprung."

Etymology

From German Geländesprung, equivalent to Gelände (“countryside, terrain”) + Sprung (“jump”). More at land, spring.

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