HyperDic: ski

English > 2 senses of the word ski:
NOUNartifactskinarrow wood or metal or plastic runners used in pairs for gliding over snow
VERBmotionskimove along on skis
ski > pronunciation
Soundsskiy'
Rhymesachy ... yucky: 142 rhymes with kiy...
English > ski: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningNarrow wood or metal or plastic runners used in pairs for gliding over snow.
Narrowerwater skiBroad ski for skimming over water towed by a speedboat
Broaderrunnerdevice consisting of the parts on which something can slide along
Spanishesquí, tabla de esquí
Catalanesquí
Verbsskimove along on skis
English > ski: 2 senses > verb 1, motion
MeaningMove along on skis.
PatternSomebody ----s; Somebody ----s something; Somebody ----s PP
ModelThey ski the hill; They ski up the hill
Examples
  • "We love to ski the Rockies"
  • "My children don't ski"
Categorysport, athleticsAn active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
Narrowerhot-dogPerform intricate maneuvers while skiing
schussski downhill
slalomrace on skis around obstacles
water skiride water skis
wedelski, alternating directions
Broadertravel, go, move, locomotechange location
Spanishesquiar
Catalanesquiar
Nounsskinarrow wood or metal or plastic runners used in pairs for gliding over snow
skiersomeone who skis
skiinga sport in which participants must travel on skis

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