Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
⛷️ Ski edge curve 💇 A short-sides haircut
sidecut

sidecut

1 6.5
A curve along the side of a ski, snowboard, or skate blade that helps it turn
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : curvatura lateral
  • A snowboard with a deeper sidecut allows for easier carving at lower speeds.
  • a super-sidecut
  • sidecut skis
  • a deep sidecut

Examples

  • She prefers skis with a deep sidecut for sharper turns.

  • The new skis have a wider sidecut for better maneuverability.

  • The sidecut of these skis makes them perfect for quick, sharp turns on the slopes.

  • Modern skate blades feature a pronounced sidecut to improve maneuverability on the ice.

  • The ski's sidecut allows for smoother turns on the slopes, making it easier to navigate tight curves.

  • With a deep sidecut, these new skis provide excellent performance for making sharp turns in the snow.

  • Ski instructors often recommend a ski with a moderate sidecut for beginners to help them learn how to turn.

Synonyms

rocker
vssidecut
  • Specialized
1 7.3

A skate with a curved blade that helps make tight turns

is a specific inward curve on edges that helps turning on skis and boards

How Curved

sidecut
  • Specialized
1 6.5
straight
442 1.0

Surface Forms

sidecut singular
sidecuts plural

Morphology

sidecut = side + cut (semi-transparent) = side + cut

Formally analyzable as 'side' + 'cut', but the exact technical sense (a specific curved shape that aids turning) is specialized and not fully predictable by a general learner.

Etymology

Sidecut comes from side + cut, meaning the sides are 'cut' inward to make the middle narrower. So a deeper sidecut on a ski, snowboard, or blade helps it turn more easily.