barrel jumping
"Barrel jumping" is a winter sport combining speed and agility, often seen in speedskating competitions.
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Definition
B2Speedskating
(technical, sport)A sport where skaters accelerate to leap over a series of barrels lined up side by side, aiming to clear as many as possible without knocking them over.
Example
- In barrel jumping, the skater must clear all barrels to avoid penalties.
- He trained for months to perfect his barrel jumping technique.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "barrel jumping":
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