Definition of ski - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
mountain slopelong narrow piece of material used to glide over snow
- He waxed his skis before heading to the slopes..
2.
boat towingTECH. long flat runner for gliding on waterTECH.
- She balanced carefully on her ski behind the boat.
3.
aviationTECH. long flat runner for landing aircraftTECH.
- The small plane landed smoothly on its ski.
Verb
1.
recreational traveltravel on skis for recreation or sport
- She loves to ski across the snowy fields..
2.
movementmove on skis over snow or water
- They love to ski in the Alps.
Images of ski
long narrow piece of material used to glide over snow 
long flat runner for gliding on water 
long flat runner for landing aircraft
Expressions with ski
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woman who frequents ski resorts
The ski bunny loves the social scene at the mountain lodge.
place with lodging and skiing facilities
We booked a week at the ski resort.
small motorized watercraft for one or more people
He rode the jet ski across the lake at high speed..
stiff boot fastened to a ski with bindings
She adjusted her ski boot for a better fit.
snug woolen hat for cold weather, sometimes with a tail or tassel
He wore a ski cap to keep warm.
state of snow and weather for skiing
The ski conditions were perfect for a day on the slopes.
warm hat for skiing or cold weather
He wore a ski hat on the slopes.
insulated jacket for skiing activities
She wore a bright ski jacket on the slopes.
structure used for jumping on skis
He trained on the new ski jump for the upcoming competition..
device transporting skiers up a mountain
The ski lift was crowded with eager skiers.
close-fitting mask covering head and neck, exposing parts of face
He pulled the ski mask down as he entered the cold blizzard..
trousers designed for skiing
He bought new ski pants for the upcoming winter season.
competitive event involving skiing down a course
She won the ski race at the national championships..
place or program where people learn skiing
He enrolled in a ski school to improve his skills.
area of snow-covered hillside for skiing
The ski slope was crowded with beginners learning to ski..
mark left by skis on snow
You could see the ski track from the previous skier on the slope..
act of skiing on water
Water ski is popular at the lake during summer..
place with prepared slopes and facilities where people go to ski
The town's main ski area gets crowded on weekends.
person who teaches people how to ski on snow
The ski instructor helped the beginners learn how to stop safely.
speedboat for towing water skiers
They bought a new ski boat for the summer.
building at a ski resort where skiers stay and relax
We returned to the ski lodge after a long day skiing.
slope or trail prepared for skiing, often at a resort
The ski run was crowded after the fresh snowfall.
ski across open and flat terrain
They love to cross-country ski in the winter.
warm jacket for skiing
She wore a ski parka on the slopes.
Origin of ski
Norwegian, ski (stick of wood)
Terms with ski included in their meaning
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ski equipment
mechanical device on skis for boots
skiing
ski slope for new skiers to learn basics
skiing
small mound or bump on a ski slope
skiing
ski slope designated for beginners
skiing
ticket for ski lift access
skiing
ski race down a winding course marked by poles
skiing
ski slope for intermediate skiers
skiing
ski lift pulling skiers uphill on the ground
skiing
ski lift with a T-shaped bar for towing skiers uphill
skiing
ski with tips on both ends for skiing backwards
sports
ski without following a set course
skiing
ski slope marked for intermediate skiers
skiing
steep and difficult ski trail
skiing
machine that makes snow for ski slopes
ski slope
covered with fresh, undisturbed snow
ski slope
slope for skiing
competition
race where competitors ski or bike timed runs down a slope
skiing
relatively level ski run section where skiers naturally slow down
skiing
prepare a ski slope for skiers
skiing
rounded point on a ski slope
sports
pertaining to cross-country skiing or ski jumping
mini-snowmobile
motocross motorcycle with a track and ski for snow
skiing
involving balance on ski or snowboard tips
skiing snowboarding
performing a trick by balancing on ski or snowboard tips or tails
Examples of ski in a sentence
She bought a new ski for the trip. The ski was damaged after hitting a rock. He bought a new ski for his water adventures. The aircraft's ski allowed it to land on snow. Engineers designed a new ski for the landing gear. They plan to ski in the Alps next winter.
He learned to ski during his vacation in Canada. She learned to ski on the snowy hills of Japan. He plans to ski across the frozen lake this winter.
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- French:ski, skier, ...
- German:Ski, Ski fahren, ...
- Italian:sci, sciare, ...
- Spanish:esquí, esquiar, ...
- Portuguese:esqui, esquiar, ...
- Chinese:滑雪板, 滑雪, ...
- Japanese:スキー, スキーをする, ...
- Arabic:زَلَّاجَة, تَزَلَّجَ, ...
- Hebrew:מְגַלֵּשׁ סְקִי, לִגְלוֹשׁ, ...
- Russian:лыжи, кататься на лыжах, ...
- Ukrainian:лиж, кататися на лижах, ...
- Hindi:स्की, स्की करना, ...
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