motocross
[ moh-toh-kraws, -kros ]
/ ˈmoʊ toʊˌkrɔs, -ˌkrɒs /
noun
a timed motorcycle race over a closed course consisting of a winding dirt trail with hills, jumps, sharp turns, and often muddy terrain.
Origin of motocross
Words nearby motocross
motlanthe,
motley,
motmot,
moto,
moto perpetuo,
motocross,
motofacient,
moton,
motoneuron,
motor,
motor area
Example sentences from the Web for motocross
Last of all, Huntsman promised to bring his Harley Davidson and his motocross bike.
British Dictionary definitions for motocross
motocross
/ (ˈməʊtəˌkrɒs) /
noun
a motorcycle race across very rough ground
another name for rallycross See also autocross
Word Origin for motocross
C20: from
moto (
r) +
cross (
-country)