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waterskier

waterskier

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A person who rides on skis behind a boat on the water
  • noun
  • /ˈwɔːtərˌskiːər/
: esquiador acuático
  • The annual competition attracted many skilled waterskiers who showcased impressive tricks and stunts on the water.

Examples

  • As the boat sped across the lake, the experienced waterskier gracefully carved through the water, performing daring jumps.

  • Every summer, my friend and I take turns being the waterskier, enjoying the thrill of gliding across the lake's surface.

  • During breaks and after the sessions, participants will be able to taste the famous local beer, bratwurst, and ice cream on the nearby Union Terrace, or just sit by the lake and enjoy the sailors and waterskiers.

    Academic text (1992)

Surface Forms

waterskier singular
waterskiers plural

Morphology

waterskier = waterski (transparent) = water + ski + er

The agentive suffix '-er' is added to the verb/noun 'waterski' to indicate a person who waterskis, a directly compositional formation.

Etymology

The word waterskier is made of water and skier, so imagine a snow skier but on water. That's why a waterskier is a person who stands on special skis and is pulled behind a boat.