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inrun

inrun

1 9.1
A slope or track a skier uses to gain speed before a jump
  • noun
  • /ˈɪnˌrʌn/
  • Specialized
: tramo de aceleración
  • The inrun is crucial for achieving the right speed.

Examples

  • Maintenance crews prepared the inrun to ensure a smooth surface for the competition.

  • Before jumping, it's essential to maintain your speed on the inrun to ensure a successful takeoff.

  • The athlete accelerated down the inrun before launching into the air.

  • A longer inrun allows skiers to reach higher speeds before the jump.

  • Many athletes practice their inruns regularly.

  • The coach emphasized the importance of a well-groomed inrun for better performance during the ski competition.

  • She practiced her jumps repeatedly on the inrun to perfect her technique before the finals.

Synonyms

ski jump
vsinrun
  • UK
3 3.4

A steep ramp that skiers slide down to jump into the air

is the approach slope used to gain speed before takeoff

Surface Forms

inrun singular
inruns plural

Morphology

inrun = run (semi-transparent) = in + run

The prefix 'in-' suggests direction or position, but the specific meaning related to skiing is not immediately obvious.

Etymology

Inrun is made from in- ('into') and run ('to move fast'), like running straight toward something; a helpful way to remember it is as the 'run into' the jump. So an inrun is the slope or track a skier uses to gain speed before taking off.