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monoski

monoski

7.5
A single wide ski that holds both feet side by side
  • noun
  • /ˈmɒnəˌski/
  • UK
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  • The enthusiastic crowd gathered to watch the monoski competition, where all the participants used a single wide ski for their runs.

Examples

  • He learned to balance quickly on the monoski during his first lesson.

  • The monoski allows both feet to be placed side by side, unlike traditional skis.

  • She enjoyed the unique experience of gliding down the mountain on a monoski.

  • I bought a new monoski for the winter season.

  • Have you ever tried a monoski?

  • He enjoyed skiing on his monoski, which allowed him to navigate through the snow with both feet side by side.

  • After a few lessons, she felt confident enough to try the monoski, gliding effortlessly down the slope.

Surface Forms

monoski singular
monoskis plural

Morphology

monoski = ski (transparent) = mono + ski

The meaning is directly built from 'mono-' meaning one and 'ski', referring to a single wide ski.

Etymology

Monoski comes from the Greek prefix mono- meaning 'one' and the familiar word ski for a long board you put your feet on to slide on snow. So a monoski is literally 'one ski' for both feet, which is why it is a single wide ski that holds both feet side by side.