schanse

/ˈʃan.zə/

Definitions

1. noun

A German word for a ski jump, particularly a large, banked ski jump used for international ski jumping competitions.

“The athletes competed in the large schanze, which featured a steep takeoff ramp and a challenging landing area.”

2. noun

A German word for a type of ski jumping hill, typically characterized by a large, banked hill and a long runway.

“The schanze in Garmisch-Partenkirchen was one of the most famous ski jumping hills in the world.”

Synonyms

  • ski hill
  • ski jump

Antonyms

  • ski slope