/jim kah"neuh/ , n.
1. a field day held for equestrians, consisting of exhibitions of horsemanship and much pageantry.
2. Also called autocross . a competition in which sports cars are timed as they travel on a closed, twisting course that requires much maneuvering.
3. any of various other sporting events, as a gymnastics exhibition or surfing contest.
4. a place where any such event is held.
[ 1860-65; gedkhana lit., ball-house (influenced by GYMNASTICS) ]