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superpipe

superpipe

1 7.1
A very large U-shaped ramp for doing tricks on a snowboard or skateboard
  • noun
  • /ˈsuːpərpaɪp/
  • Jargon
translation icon : superpipe
  • The new skate park features a massive superpipe that attracts professionals from around the world.
  • superpipe, X Games
  • Superpipe Championships
  • Women's Superpipe

Examples

  • The snowboarder performed a backflip in the superpipe during the competition.

  • Olympic athletes train for hours each day to master tricks in the superpipe.

  • The new superpipe at the ski resort is amazing.

  • Many superpipes are built for competitions.

  • The snowboarders practiced their tricks in the large superpipe before the competition.

  • At the park, the superpipe was filled with athletes showcasing their skills and performing aerial stunts.

  • Competitors gathered to prepare for the final event in the championship's famous superpipe.

Synonyms

halfpipe
vssuperpipe
3 4.6

A ramp in the shape of a U used in sports like skateboarding or snowboarding to do tricks

is much larger in size for high-level competition use

How Big

superpipe
  • Jargon
1 7.1
halfpipe
3 4.6

Surface Forms

superpipe singular
superpipes plural

Morphology

superpipe = pipe (semi-transparent) = super + pipe

The prefix 'super-' clearly means 'very/large', but 'pipe' as a U-shaped ramp is a specialized sports term that many learners may not know.

Etymology

Superpipe combines super ('very large') and pipe ('a tube'), so it suggests a giant tube you can ride inside. That's why a superpipe is a very large U-shaped ramp used for tricks in snowboarding or skateboarding.