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Definition of ski
skis
alsoski
1a : one of a pair of narrow strips of wood, metal, or plastic curving upward in front that are used especially for gliding over snowb : water ski
2 : a piece of material that resembles a ski and is used as a runner on a vehicle
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The experience was similar to a ski lift except that riders stayed on for the return trip to the bottom, which many described as either more exhilarating or more frightening than the ride up.
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Tom Corcoran was an Olympic skier who founded the Waterville Valley ski resort in New Hampshire that became popular with racers and celebrities.
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Do not swim, wade, jet ski or do any other water activities on the beach today.
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The wicked winter that socked California is also keeping Mammoth Mountain ski resort open into August.
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The event will feature dragon boat races, two music stages, a water ski show, family movie night, food and more.
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Goodwin drove Cooper to the area, and Hampton, who testified against Taylor, said Taylor got into the back seat of the car as Hampton walked by wearing a ski mask.
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Bode Miller’s name no longer appears on the roster of the U.S. ski team.
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On board, features will include virtual reality baseball and golf, a basketball court, and jet skis, paddle boards and kayaks available off the deck of the seawater pool.
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Origin and Etymology of ski
Norwegian, from Old Norse skīth stick of wood, ski; akin to Old English scīd board, scēadan to divide — more at shed
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Definition of ski
skied
play \ˈskēd, ˈshēd\;skiing
intransitive verb
: to glide on skis in travel or as a sport
transitive verb
: to travel or pass over on skis
skier
nounExamples of ski in a Sentence
I have skied that mountain before.
Recent Examples of ski from the Web
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His friend Stephane Brosse plummeted to his death while the two were skiing on Mont Blanc in 2012.
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Microsoft revealed the game with a race on the famed Nürburgring in 4K, 60-fps glory, brought to life by a stunning dynamic weather system that makes Forza’s skies almost more interesting than its roads.
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For the rest of the Mammoth ski season (through at least July 4), kids 12 and younger can ski free at the resort.
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Blessing, who started in place of Dom Dwyer, also got his head on a corner kick in the 74th minute but skied it over the bar.
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Princess Mako, the granddaughter of Japan’s emperor, is getting married to the ocean lover who can ski, play the violin and cook, according to public broadcaster NHK TV.
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Summit County in Colorado, home to ski resorts and the town of Breckenridge, had almost no lung cancer mortality - a death rate of 11 per 100,000 population in 2014.
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Burbank produced two more champions, beginning with pole vaulter Mikaela Teixeira, who skied to victory in 11 feet.
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Blooming trees may not be conducive to ski thoughts, but spring is a great time to plan next season on the slopes because multiresort passes go on sale at this time.
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First Known Use of ski
circa 1890
SKI Defined for English Language Learners
ski
playDefinition of ski for English Language Learners
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: one of a pair of long narrow pieces of wood, metal, or plastic that curve upward slightly in front, are attached to shoes, and are used for gliding over snow
ski
Definition of ski for English Language Learners
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: to move or glide on skis over snow or water
SKI Defined for Kids
Definition of ski for Students
skis
: one of a pair of narrow strips fastened one on each foot and used in gliding over snow or water
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