Meaning of ski in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ski/

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  1. Verb

    ski

    Definitions

    1. move along on skis

    Examples

    • « We love to ski the Rockies »

    Derived terms

  2. Noun

    ski

    Etymology

    mid 18th century: from Norwegian, from Old Norse skíth‘billet, snowshoe’

    Definitions

    1. narrow wood or metal or plastic runners used for gliding over snow

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