halfpipe

/ˈhæfˌpaɪp/
noun
  1. A U-shaped structure used in sports like skateboarding, snowboarding, and BMX, with two curved sides that allow athletes to perform tricks by riding up and down the walls.
    • The skateboarder launched high above the edge of the halfpipe to perform a flip.
    • The local park built a new halfpipe for kids to practice their tricks.
    • Snowboarders train all winter on the halfpipe to prepare for the Olympics.
  2. A competition or event that takes place on a halfpipe structure.
    • The halfpipe is one of the most exciting events to watch in snowboarding.
    • He qualified for the halfpipe finals after a strong run in the preliminaries.
    • She won a gold medal in the women's halfpipe at the Winter X Games.
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