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autocross

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˈɔːtəʊˌkɹɒs/

1

noun

Meaning 1

A form of motorsport that tests the skill and speed of a driver over a course marked out with traffic cones

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To take part in this sport.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From auto- (“automobile”) + cross(-country).

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: autocròs — A form of motorsport
  • Czech: autokros — A form of motorsport
  • German: Autocross — A form of motorsport
  • German: Geländerennen — A form of motorsport
  • Macedonian: а́втокрос (ávtokros) — A form of motorsport
  • Polish: autocross — A form of motorsport
  • Slovak: autokros — A form of motorsport