jump turn

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of jump turn¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

Finally reaching the clearing, she brought up with a spectacular jump-turn and waited for Jerry who was close behind.

From Project Gutenberg

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