Definitions

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  • noun sports A large halfpipe, used in certain gravity-based extreme sports such as snowboarding and freestyle skiing

Etymologies

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super- +‎ pipe

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Examples

  • If it isn't a "superpipe," don't expect to see snowboarding's superstars dropping in anytime soon.

    Vail Daily - Top Stories 2009

  • If it isn't a "superpipe," don't expect to see snowboarding's superstars dropping in anytime soon.

    Vail Daily - Top Stories 2009

  • Although the term "superpipe" has never been formally defined, the Olympic standard for

    Vail Daily - Top Stories 2009

  • Although the term "superpipe" has never been formally defined, the Olympic standard for

    Vail Daily - Top Stories 2009

  • - Shaun White has captured his fourth straight superpipe crown at the Winter X Games, holding off Scotty Lago by performing his signature trick, a difficult maneuver few can do.

    FOUR-PEAT AP/The Huffington Post 2011

  • - Shaun White has captured his fourth straight superpipe crown at the Winter X Games, holding off Scotty Lago by performing his signature...

    FOUR-PEAT AP/The Huffington Post 2011

  • In 2000, he competed in his first ESPN Winter X Games and placed 15th in superpipe; two years later, he won two silver medals, becoming at the time the youngest X Games medal winner.

    Secret pipe dream gives Shaun White a snowboarding edge 2010

  • - Shaun White has captured his fourth straight superpipe crown at the Winter X Games, holding off Scotty Lago by performing his signature trick, a difficult maneuver few can do.

    FOUR-PEAT AP/The Huffington Post 2011

  • - Shaun White has captured his fourth straight superpipe crown at the Winter X Games, holding off Scotty Lago by performing his signature trick, a difficult maneuver few can do.

    Shaun White Wins 4th Straight Superpipe At Winter X Games (VIDEO) The Huffington Post News Editors 2011

  • - Shaun White has captured his fourth straight superpipe crown at the Winter X Games, holding off Scotty Lago by performing his signature trick, a difficult maneuver few can do.

    Shaun White Wins 4th Straight Superpipe At Winter X Games (VIDEO) The Huffington Post News Editors 2011

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