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traversal

traversal

7.9
A way of moving across a slope on skis in a zigzag to control speed
  • noun
  • /trəˈvɜːrsl/
  • Jargon
translation icon : travesía
  • By practicing a zigzag motion, he improved his traversal technique on the slopes.

Examples

  • The instructor demonstrated a controlled traversal to show how to shift weight on skis.

  • She perfected her traversal technique on the steepest parts of the mountain.

  • A smooth traversal can help you maintain balance while skiing downhill.

  • The skier made a smooth traversal across the slope.

  • During his traversal, he controlled his speed expertly.

  • A quick and efficient traversal of the mountain helps skiers maintain control on steep terrain.

  • The skilled skier executed a flawless traversal to reduce speed while descending.

Synonyms

traverse
vstraversal
1 6.7

A movement across a slope or area to go from one side to the other

is a skiing zigzag movement used to control speed and direction

Surface Forms

traversal singular
traversals plural

Morphology

traversal = traverse (transparent) = traverse + al

A specific application (skiing) of the general action 'to traverse' formed by the regular nominalizing suffix '-al'.

Etymology

Traversal in skiing comes from the parts trans- 'across' and vers- 'turn', so imagine moving 'across' the slope while turning. That's why a skiing traversal is a controlled move across the hill, often in a zigzag to slow down or change direction.