Motocross

//ˈməʊ.tə(ʊ).kɹɒs// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A form of off-road motorbike racing. uncountable, usually
  2. 2
    An event where such racing takes place. uncountable, usually

Synonyms

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dirt bikemxmxscramblingscramblingskiercross

Example

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"Tom is a great motocross rider."

Etymology

From French, a macaronic blend of moto, from motocyclette (“motorcycle”) and English cross-country. May be decomposed as moto- + -cross.

Related phrases

bicycle motocrossbike motocrosswheelchair motocrossoff road

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