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inrun
- Parts of Speech: Noun
- Definitions:
- A track or slope leading to a jump in ski jumping or Nordic combined.
- The initial part of a ski jump, from the starting gate to the takeoff point.
- Pronunciations:
- US: /ˈɪnˌrʌn/
- UK: /ˈɪnˌrʌn/
- Origin and Usage: The word "inrun" originated from the combination of "in" and "run." It has been used since the early 20th century in the context of ski jumping and Nordic combined. Inrun refers to the track or slope leading to a jump or the initial part of a ski jump from the starting gate to the takeoff point.
- Synonyms: There are no commonly used synonyms for "inrun".
- Related Words:
- skier
- jumped
- hills
- alpine
- lodge
- Example Sentences:
- He had a good inrun and made a big jump.
- The athlete had trouble with his inrun and did not jump as far as he wanted.