cross country
The term "cross country" is used in both sports and travel contexts, often involving long distances and natural terrains.
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Definition
B2Athletics
(sport)A running competition where participants race over natural terrain, often with varying elevations and obstacles.
Example
- The cross-country team trains on various trails to prepare for their races.
- He finished first in the cross-country race, navigating through forests and fields.
C1Equestrian
(sport)A phase of three-day eventing where horse and rider navigate varied terrain and jump natural obstacles.
Example
- She excels in the cross-country phase, where her horse jumps over logs and ditches.
- The cross-country course was challenging, with numerous water jumps and steep hills.
B1Travel
(general)A journey spanning a long distance across a country, often involving various modes of transportation.
Example
- They planned a cross-country road trip to explore the national parks.
- The cross-country train journey provided stunning views of the countryside.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cross country":
across countrycross-country skiingcross-country skirunning trackrun acrosscross bike