Definition of "slalom"

Definition:

Slalom (noun neutral) -

1. (Sports) – a sporting event that consists of completing a route marked with obstacles (poles, markers, etc.) that the athlete must avoid in a zigzag manner, usually on skis or snowboard.

2. (Figurative) – skillful movement or passage through obstacles, difficulties, rules, people, etc., often with an ironic or metaphorical.

Common meanings:

• Sports slalom – in winter sports (skiing, snowboarding) or in auto/motorcycle sports.

• Figure slalom – avoiding obstacles, problems, or rules, often with skill or cunning.

Usage examples:

1. "He won first place in the giant slalom event at the National Ski Championship."

2. "He came down the slope with a perfect slalom between the posts."

3. "He does a real slalom between responsibilities, avoiding what doesn't suit him."

4. "In traffic, many drivers slalom between lanes, endangering road safety."