Parkour

pronunciation

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Word Origin

parkour (n.)
"The activity or sport of moving rapidly through an area, typically in an urban environment, negotiating obstacles by running, jumping, and climbing", Early 21st century: French, alteration of parcours 'route, course'.

Example

1. Parkour is a physical activity that is difficult to categorize .
2. Now this abandoned place is often visited by local tramps , fat rats , parkour lovers and peaceful photographers .
3. Parkour is a challenging and demanding discipline , therefore learning parkour must always be approached with sensibility and caution .
4. A characteristic of parkour is efficiency .
5. Because of its unique nature , it is often said that parkour is in its own category .

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