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ski
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- pronunciation:
- ski
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
skis |
| definition 1: |
one of a pair of long, narrow, smooth runners with upturned front tips, worn attached to boots, for gliding over snow.
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| definition 2: |
see "water ski."
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| definition 3: |
a similar runner attached to a vehicle such as an airplane for landing on snow and ice.
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
skis, skiing, skied |
| definition: |
to move over snow on skis, esp. as a sport.
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to traverse (a trail, mountain, or the like) on skis.
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| derivation: |
skiable (adj.) |
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