cyclo-cross

cy·clo-cross

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [see-kloh, sahy- kraws, kros]
- /ˈsi kloʊ, saɪ- krɔs, krɒs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [see-kloh, sahy- kraws, kros]
- /ˈsi kloʊ, saɪ- krɔs, krɒs/

Definitions of cyclo-cross word

noun cyclo-cross a form of cycle race held over rough ground 3
noun cyclo-cross this sport 3
noun cyclo-cross a bicycle race over a cross-country course, featuring steep hills, turns, and sometimes muddy terrain, that occasionally requires a rider to carry the bicycle over fences and up stairs. 1
noun cyclo-cross form of bicycle racing 1

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Origin of cyclo-cross

First appearance:

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

1950-55; cycle + -o- + cross(-country); cf. motocross

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Parts of speech for Cyclo-cross

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cyclo-cross popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.