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autocross

American

[aw-toh-kraws, -kros] / ˈɔ toʊˌkrɔs, -ˌkrɒs /

noun

Automotive.

gymkhana.

autocross British

/ ˈɔːtəʊˌkrɒs /

noun

a form of motor sport in which cars race over a half-mile circuit of rough grass See also motocross rallycross

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Etymology

Origin of autocross

First recorded in 1960–65; auto- ² + (moto)cross

Example Sentences

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He said Ellingson enjoyed autocross racing, hunting and being at the family cabin at Lake Juanita when he wasn’t studying to be an ultrasound technician.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 25, 2022

An autocross also is scheduled in the afternoon and a panel of five training specialists will discuss the technical aspects of the new Toyota bZ4X, an all-electric SUV, and EV infrastructure issues.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 7, 2022

His first real brush with victory came in college, while kicking around Florida’s autocross scene.

From The Guardian • May 24, 2019

In the Abarth, one can switch off all driver’s aids except anti-lock brakes and go for autocross glory.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2016

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