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Ski Definition, Usage, and Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：glide on skis (ski)
ski
/skiː/
n./v.
to move over snow on skis, for fun or sport.
glide on skis
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/ɡlaɪd ɒn skiːz/
n./v.
To move across snow by wearing long, flat devices called skis, typically for pleasure or sport.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Old Norse "skið" (piece of split wood).
💡 Mnemonic
Imagine two skis forming the letter 'i' — you glide on ice with 'i' shaped sticks.
📖 Example
Every winter, our family loves to ski in the Alps, enjoying the fresh mountain air and beautiful views.
Every winter, our family loves to ski in the Alps, enjoying the fresh mountain air and beautiful views.
🔗 Collocations
go skiing – to participate in the activity of skiing
ski resort – a place with ski slopes and facilities
ski slope – a prepared surface of snow for skiing
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
hike (v.) – to walk a long distance, especially in the mountains
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
The word "ski" originates from Old Norse "skið", meaning a split log. Modern skiing developed in Norway as transportation and later became a recreational sport.
Meaning 2：a long flat runner for snow (ski)
ski
/skiː/
n./v.
one of a pair of long, flat pieces of wood or plastic that you attach to boots to move on snow.
a long flat runner for snow
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/ə lɒŋ flæt ˈrʌnə fɔː snəʊ/
n./v.
One of a pair of long, narrow strips of wood, metal, or plastic that you attach to boots for gliding over snow.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
I need to buy a new pair of skis before our trip to the mountains, as my old ones are too short now.
I need to buy a new pair of skis before our trip to the mountains, as my old ones are too short now.
🔗 Collocations
ski equipment – all gear used for skiing, including skis, boots, and poles
ski binding – the device that attaches a ski boot to the ski
ski pole – one of two sticks held by a skier for balance and propulsion
🔄 Synonyms
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