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- [bahy-ath-lon]
- /baɪˈæθ lɒn/
- /baɪˈæθ.lən/
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- [bahy-ath-lon]
- /baɪˈæθ lɒn/
Definitions of biathlon word
- noun biathlon a contest in which skiers with rifles shoot at four targets along a 20-kilometre (12.5-mile) cross-country course 3
- noun biathlon a winter sports event combining cross-country skiing and rifle marksmanship 3
- noun biathlon a contest in which cross-country skiers, carrying rifles, shoot at targets at four stops along a 12.5-mile (20 km) course. 1
- noun biathlon an athletic contest comprising any two consecutive events. 1
- noun biathlon sport: competition with two events 1
- noun biathlon A winter sport combining cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. 0
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Origin of biathlon
First appearance:
before 1955 One of the 4% newest English words
1955-60; bi-1 + Greek âthlon contest; modeled on decathlon
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Parts of speech for Biathlon
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biathlon popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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