jump turn

noun

1

: a turn in the air executed by a skier who crouches, places the inner pole or both poles near the tip of the lower ski, pulls the knees up, jumps around the pole or poles, and lands in a crouch with the skis edged inward

2

: a turn in the air executed by a dancer who takes off with and lands on both feet

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