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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A steering pivot turn, a type of rapid turn in alpine skiing. A turn that starts a as a skid, and transitions to a carve.

Verb

1. 1
   To perform a stivot turn

Synonyms

All synonyms

stivvystivvy

Etymology

Blend of steer + pivot.

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