Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A smooth-surfaced structure shaped like a trough and used for stunts in sports such as in-line skating and snowboarding.
- noun A sports event in which a halfpipe serves as the course or area of competition.
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- noun Alternative form of
half-pipe .
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Examples
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Hannah Teter, Kelly Clark claim silver, bronze in halfpipe
Hannah Teter, Kelly Clark claim silver, bronze in halfpipe 2010
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American Scotty Lago, who won a bronze in halfpipe, voluntarily left the games after a photo surfaced of a woman kneeling below his waist to kiss the medal.
Case closed? Canada's on-ice victory party draws scrutiny 2010
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EnlargeBy Jack Gruber, USA TODAYShaun White's Colorado halfpipe is equipped with high-definition video cameras that can reveal the slightest flaw in his form.
Secret pipe dream gives Shaun White a snowboarding edge 2010
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White, who repeated his gold medal in the snowboard halfpipe, is the "most marketable star" from Vancouver and should soar past $10 million in annual endorsement earnings, says Baker Street Advertising executive creative director Bob Dorfman, who writes a post-Olympic scouting report for marketers.
Safe-bet Winter Olympics stars could see endorsement spikes 2010
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Hannah Teter, Kelly Clark claim silver, bronze in halfpipe - USATODAY. com
Hannah Teter, Kelly Clark claim silver, bronze in halfpipe 2010
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USATODAY. com - Teter, Bleiler finish 1-2 in halfpipe
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White wins gold in halfpipe Snowboarding superstar Shaun White wins gold in halfpipe.
USATODAY.com 2006
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Hight eyes Vancouver 16-year-old earns 6th place in halfpipe, looks ahead.
USATODAY.com 2006
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The 2006 team announced Sunday consists of 16 athletes: eight in halfpipe; five in snowboard cross, which is making its Olympic debut in Torino; and three in parallel giant slalom.
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They swept the medals in halfpipe, giving the U.S. its first Winter Games medal sweep since men's figure skating in 1956. 8.
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