slalom

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noun, often attributive sla·lom \ ˈslä-ləm \

Definition of slalom

1 :skiing in a zigzag or wavy course between upright obstacles (such as flags)

2 :a timed race (as on skis or in an automobile or kayak) over a winding or zigzag course past a series of flags or markers; broadly :movement over a zigzag route

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Recent Examples of slalom from the Web

Near each end of the road, which is closed to most vehicular traffic, heavy vehicles guarded by soldiers or other security forces are positioned in such a way that city buses must slow to slalom around the obstacles.

— Bloomberg.com, "The Latest Updates on Spain Terror Attacks," 18 Aug. 2017
Combined with taut steering and a responsive chassis, the Acadia topped our slalom test.

— jeff sabatini, Car and Driver, "2017 Dodge Durango vs. 2017 GMC Acadia, 2017 Honda Pilot, 2017 Mazda CX-9, 2018 Volkswagen Atlas," 13 July 2017
Kurka, who is from Palmer, this past season earned a World Championship gold in downhill, silver in giant slalom and bronze in Super-G, in addition to numerous World Cup podiums.

— stephan wiebe, Alaska Dispatch News, "Alaska sit-skier Kurka is coming off championship season, eyeing the Paralympics," 10 July 2017
July 28-30 – Nantahala Racing Club U.S. Whitewater Junior Olympics; slalom, downriver and freestyle kayak competition; Bryson City.

— charlotteobserver, "Where to find the best viewing spots for the total solar eclipse," 27 June 2017
This includes the likes of Tessa Worley (center), who is seen celebrating her first place finish in the giant slalom event in Killington.

— danielle rossingh, CNN, "Lindsey Vonn wants "Battle of Sexes" ski race before Olympics," 15 June 2017
The Valley Sports Park will host equestrian, shooting and canoe slalom events.

— scott reid, The Mercury News, "L.A. just took a giant step toward landing a third Olympics," 9 June 2017
The more daring performed mini-slalom runs between the supports of a canopy above the plaza’s walkway.

— fredrick kunkle, Washington Post, "Summer’s here, and so are the Segway tourists. Understand the risks before rolling out.," 8 June 2017
Created by former NHRA standout Doug Herbert after losing two sons in an auto crash, the class puts an emphasis on skid recovery, panic stop, distraction, dropped wheel recovery and crash avoidance/slalom.

— Orange County Register, "Motorsports: Cory McClenathan enjoying the ride in Off-Road Series," 9 Mar. 2017

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