canicross

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noun

The sport of cross-country running with dogs that are harnessed to the runner's belt by a cord.

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Meanings

nouncanicross (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe sport of cross-country running with dogs that are harnessed to the runner's belt by a cord.

    Canicross is the sport of cross country running with dogs. Originating in Europe as off-season training for the mushing (sledding) community, it has become popular as a stand-alone sport all over Europe, especially in the UK.

    2014, Guillaume de Lavigne, THE DRAFT DOG, past and present, Lulu.com, →ISBN, page 163

Origin

Blend of canine + cross-country.

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APA

canicross. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/canicross

MLA

“canicross.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/canicross. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “canicross,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/canicross.

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