Gelande
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡəˈlɛndə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gelande is a noun meaning (skiing) terrain, area.
Meaning
(skiing) terrain, area.
More Meanings
- (skiing) a shortening of gelandesprung, a form of ski jumping.
Example Sentences
But somewhere along the way gelande quaffing was lost and the aprés spirit forgotten.
Gelande is a two day ski jump event attracting national media as well as jumpers from all over the U.S.
The base area is adorned with an immense gelande jump, off which qualified skiers regularly catch 200 feet of air.
Little Cottonwood Canyon has a rich history with gelande competitions, and watching skiers soar over 200 feet is not something you get to see every day.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include geland, gorseland, glade, gameland, grassland, gite.
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