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ski

ski [ skee ]


noun  (plural skis)
Definition:
 
1. board used to slide across snow: either of a pair of long thin boards made of wood, metal, or other material that curve up at the front and are used to slide across snow

2. water skiing 
Same as  water ski


3. runner for vehicles traveling on snow: a runner fitted to vehicles such as snowmobiles and airplanes for landing or traveling on snow and ice



transitive and intransitive verb  (past and past participle skied, present participle ski·ing, 3rd person present singular skis)
Definition:
 
move along on skis: to glide over the surface of snow or water wearing skis, as a means of travel or as a leisure pursuit or sport

[Mid-18th century. Via Norwegian< Old Norse skið "piece of split wood, snowshoe"]

ski·a·ble adjective
ski·er noun
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