Definition

A type of jump in figure skating where the skater takes off from one skate, spins in the air, and lands on the other skate.

Example

She performed a perfect salchow during her routine at the competition.

Conversation

Did you see that salchow she landed perfectly during the competition?

Yes! It was really impressive how she executed it.

I wish I could do a salchow like that; it looks so challenging.

With practice, I'm sure you could nail it one day!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Salchow → The word 'salchow' originates from the name of Swedish figure skater Ulrich Salchow, who invented the jump in the early 20th century. It refers specifically to a type of jump in figure skating where the skater takes off from the back inside edge of one skate and lands on the back outside edge of the opposite skate.

Memory Tip

Think of Ulrich Salchow, the skater who created this jump — that's why the jump is named after him.

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