slalomer

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sla·lom

(slä′ləm)

1. The act or sport of moving or racing in a zigzag course, as in skiing or kayaking.

2. A race that follows a zigzag course, laid out with markers such as flags.

intr.v. sla·lomed, sla·lom·ing, sla·loms

1. To move or race in a slalom.

2. To water-ski using a single ski designed so the feet are secured one behind the other.

[Norwegian slalåm : slad, sloping + låm, path.]

sla′lom·er, sla′lom·ist n.

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slalomer

(ˈslɑːləmə) or

slalomist

(General Sporting Terms) a person who slaloms

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