giant slalom
"Giant slalom" is a popular event in both alpine skiing and snowboarding, known for its combination of speed and technical skill.
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Definition
B2Alpine Skiing
(technical, sport)A race where skiers navigate a downhill course with gates set farther apart than in slalom but closer than in super-G.
Example
- The giant slalom requires skiers to make quick, precise turns at high speeds.
- She won the gold medal in the giant slalom event.
B2Snowboarding
(technical, sport)A snowboarding race derived from the skiing discipline, featuring a downhill course with widely spaced gates.
Example
- He excels in the giant slalom because of his ability to maintain control at high speeds.
- The giant slalom in snowboarding demands both speed and agility.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "giant slalom":
parallel giant slalomparallel slalombanked slalomski slopedownhill skiingdownhill skieralpine snowboardingski jump