"rallycross" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: rally-cross [alternative], rally cross [alternative]
Etymology: From rally + -cross. From being like a blend of rallying and motocross, using rally-style cars on motocross-style tracks. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|rally|cross}} rally + -cross Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} rallycross (uncountable)
  1. A format of car racing in which drivers race over wild terrain and specially designed roads, meant to simulate a cross-country ride within a purpose-built circuit. Wikipedia link: rallycross Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Motor racing Synonyms: RX [abbreviation] Related terms: autocross, motocross, rally, snocross, supercross

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