: the sport of traversing environmental obstacles by running, climbing, or leaping rapidly and efficiently
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The trailer, which was revealed early by Fortnite followers on social media, gives us a look at the new map and parkour mechanics.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Zuaiter chooses an editing structure that embeds the tale of Gaza parkour athlete Ahmed Matar within the framework of a story about her mother, her memories and her identity.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
New movement mechanics include rolling and wall-running, making this the most parkour of all Fortnite seasons.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Adventure sports like parkour, slacklining, motocross, rodeo, skiing, and snowboarding also pose concussion risks, Wilson and Grishman said.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Zuaiter chooses an editing structure that embeds the tale of Gaza parkour athlete Ahmed Matar within the framework of a story about her mother, her memories and her identity.
—Alissa Simon, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
New movement mechanics include rolling and wall-running, making this the most parkour of all Fortnite seasons.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Adventure sports like parkour, slacklining, motocross, rodeo, skiing, and snowboarding also pose concussion risks, Wilson and Grishman said.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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“Parkour.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parkour. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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parkour
noun
par·kour
pär-ˈku̇r 
ˈpär-ˌku̇r
: the sport of traversing environmental obstacles by running, climbing, or leaping rapidly and efficiently
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