jump turn

noun

, Skiing.

1. a turn in which a skier plants one or both poles in the snow in advance of the forward ski, bends close to the ground, and pivots in the air around the pole or poles.

Word History and Origins

Origin of jump turn¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

They’ll soon be tempted by an endless selection of mounts and accessories that promise to capture on video what they feel with every jump, turn, and crash.

From The Verge

For one, they say nobody truly understands how difficult it is to properly perform an “on pointe” toe turn or a graceful fouette’ jump turn.

From Washington Times

It was all jump, turn, partner.”

From New York Times

When he does execute a jump turn called “tour en l’air,” he lands with a luxurious bend in perfect fifth position, bang on the music.

From New York Times

There it's jump / jump / turn, where here it's jump / jump / jump / jump / turn.

From Time Magazine Archive

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