noun
- Plural of christiana; a figure skating jump in which the skater takes off from one edge and lands on the opposite edge of the same foot, often used as a transition move.
Usage: technical term in figure skating; also called a 'christie' in informal usage
Examples
- The skater performed several christianias during her routine.
- Christianias are fundamental moves that help skaters change direction smoothly.
- She practiced her christianias to improve her transitions between jumps.