stivot

noun, verb — 2 senses

stivot

noun

Etymology Blend of steer + pivot.

Hobbies, Lifestyle, Skiing, Sports A steering pivot turn, a type of rapid turn in alpine skiing. A turn that starts a as a skid, and transitions to a carve.

Synonyms: stivvy
Derived terms: stivvy
Related terms: stivoted, stivoting

stivot

verb

Etymology Blend of steer + pivot.

Hobbies, Lifestyle, Skiing, Sports To perform a stivot turn

Synonyms: stivvy
Derived terms: stivoted, stivvy, stovoting

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