"avalement" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: avalements [plural]
Etymology: From French avalement, from avaler. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|fr|avalement}} French avalement Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} avalement (usually uncountable, plural avalements)
  1. (skiing) A technique of flexing the knees while skiing. Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Skiing
    Sense id: en-avalement-en-noun-vE5fKCEI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, skiing, sports

Inflected forms

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