ski — one of a pair of long flat pieces of wood, metal, or plastic worn on the feet to move over snow
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: one of a pair of long flat pieces of wood, metal, or plastic worn on the feet to move over snow
Pronunciation (IPA): /skiː/
Example Sentences
- My ski instructor said I ski like a penguin on roller skates.
- She learned to ski when she was only five years old.
- I forgot my ski boots and had to ski in my sneakers - big mistake!
ski
NOUN[/skiː/]
one of a pair of long flat pieces of wood, metal, or plastic worn on the feet to move over snow
a cheerful skier glides gracefully down the white powdery slope wearing bright winter gear. The long flat wooden planks attached to their boots carve smooth curved lines through the fresh snow. Snow sprays up behind the skier as they pick up speed down the mountain. The skier leans into a turn, demonstrating perfect balance on the equipment. Other skiers can be seen further up the trail, also wearing the same long flat devices on their feet. Pine trees bend slightly from the winter wind as snowflakes fall gently around the scene. the long flat pieces of equipment worn on feet to move over snow
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word ski derives from Old Norse skíð, meaning a piece of wood or stick, which was used by Vikings and Scandinavian peoples to traverse snow-covered terrain efficiently. The term entered English from Norwegian in the 19th century as winter sports became popularized.
Breakdown
Old Norse skíð (wooden piece, stick) → Norwegian ski. The word maintains its root meaning of the wooden implement used for gliding across snow.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My ski instructor said I ski like a penguin on roller skates.”
“She learned to ski when she was only five years old.”
“I forgot my ski boots and had to ski in my sneakers - big mistake!”
“The ski season usually starts in December.”
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