skiing
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1.0
- noun
- /ˈskiːɪŋ/
- UK
:
esquí
- Skiing is a very dangerous sport.
- ALPINE SKIING
- FREESTYLE SKIING
- Skiing Championships
He did handball, I did some rugby, skiing, swimming, wrestling.
- He did handball, I did some rugby, skiing, swimming, wrestling.
- Lots of things football players aren't allowed to do, such as skiing in extreme sports.
- I've tried three things, skiing, cooking and garage saling and it doesn't work.
- So if we did so that's downhill skiing, say snowboarding or cross country skiing.
- And the gear is awesome these days to snowshoeing and skate skiing and downhill skiing and hiking.
Examples
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He has been skiing since he was a child, and every winter he looks forward to hitting the slopes.
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So yeah, I think we'll have to go skiing again very soon.
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This is people's first time skiing, so we'll see how we go.
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Skiing is what everyone does these days.
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Skiing is a popular sport that requires an appreciation of the inherent dangers involved.
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I'm going skiing in March and it's opposite Mont Blanc.
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Natasha Richardson, Liam Neeson's wife, was skiing a number of years ago.
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Skiing is a skiing is a popular winter sport enjoyed by many people around the world.
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After a long day of skiing, we sat by the fire to warm up and share stories about our adventures.
Synonyms
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3.5
To ski long distances across open countryside rather than down hills
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3.7
A winter sport where people slide down a ramp on skis and fly to gain distance and style points
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9.8
A winter sport where a person on skis is pulled by a horse, dog or vehicle
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5.4
A way of skiing using jumps and tricks in parks or natural areas
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Etymology
Skiing comes from an old Norse word skíð meaning 'split piece of wood', because early skis were long wooden boards used to glide over snow. So skiing still means moving or sliding over snow on those long boards.