n. 1. An athletic competition that combines events in cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. 2. Any of various other athletic competitions combining two successive events, such as long-distance swimming and running. [BI-1 + Greek āthlon, prize of contest.] bi·athlete (-lēt) n. |
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