noun
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transition
tran-ZISH-un · noun · informal
The curved surface between flat ground and vertical; 'tranny.'
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Definitions
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The concave curved section of a ramp or bowl that connects the flat bottom to the vertical or the coping. Often shortened to 'tranny.'
“He's a transition skater, all bowls and ramps.”
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transition In A Sentence
He's a transition skater, all bowls and ramps.
Origin & Usage
Descriptive engineering term for the transitional curve; core ramp vocabulary.
People Also Ask
What is transition in skating?
It's the concave curved section of a ramp or bowl that connects the flat bottom to the vertical or coping.
What is a transition skater?
A transition skater favors ramps, bowls, and curved terrain over flat street obstacles.
What does 'tranny' mean in skating?
In skating, 'tranny' is simply the short form of transition, referring to the curved ramp surface.
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