jump turn

American  

noun

Skiing.

1. a turn in which a skier plants one or both poles in the snow in advance of the forward ski, bends close to the ground, and pivots in the air around the pole or poles.

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Etymology

Origin of jump turn

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

For one, they say nobody truly understands how difficult it is to properly perform an “on pointe” toe turn or a graceful fouette’ jump turn.

From Washington Times • Jul. 1, 2017

Josh saw Whitey jump, turn, and look hard at him.

From Salon • Feb. 24, 2013

When he does execute a jump turn called “tour en l’air,” he lands with a luxurious bend in perfect fifth position, bang on the music.

From New York Times • Jul. 1, 2011

They jump, turn over, play "leap-frog" and "tag" in the most approved fashion.

From St. Nicholas, Vol. 5, No. 2, December, 1877 by Various

Some of these can accomplish a Telemark, or stem-turn or even a Christiania on every sort of snow, but most people are content with the jump turn on crust.

From Ski-running by Furse, Katharine Symonds

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