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- ski boot/ˈskiː buːt/A stiff, often plastic, boot specifically designed for skiing, which attaches securely to a ski binding.nounB2
- ski jump/ˈskiː dʒʌmp/A steep, artificial ramp from which skiers launch themselves into the air, typically as part of a competitive sport where distance and style are judged.nounverbverb-intransitiveLow
- ski jumping/ˈskiː ˌdʒʌmpɪŋ/A winter sport in which a skier slides down a steep, curved ramp (the in-run) and jumps from a table, aiming for both distance and style.nounC1
- ski lift/ˈskiː ˌlɪft/A mechanical device, typically consisting of a series of chairs or a cable with T-bars, that transports skiers up a slope.nounB1
- ski mask/ˈskiː ˌmɑːsk/A knitted or fleece covering for the head and face, leaving only the eyes, nose, and mouth exposed, originally designed for warmth during winter sports.nounB2
- ski pants/ˈskiː ˌpænts/Trousers designed to be worn while skiing, typically insulated, waterproof, and often featuring reinforcement or special fits.nounplural-nounLow-medium (seasonal/specific context)
- ski pole/ˈskiː ˌpəʊl/A long, slender stick with a pointed end and a wrist strap, held in each hand by a skier to aid in balance, propulsion, and turning.nounB2
- ski rack/ˈskiː ˌræk/A device mounted on a vehicle for carrying skis during transport.nounB2
- ski run/ˈskiː ˌrʌn/A marked or prepared trail or slope on a mountain for skiing.nounB2
- ski stick/ˈskiː ˌstɪk/A long, pointed pole used by a skier for balance and propulsion.nounLow (Uncommon)
- ski suit/ˈskiː ˌsuːt/A one-piece or two-piece insulated garment designed for warmth and mobility while skiing or engaging in winter sports.nounB1
- ski touring/ˈskiː ˌtʊər.ɪŋ/The activity of traveling across snow-covered, often mountainous terrain on skis, typically involving climbing slopes under one's own power and then descending.nounlow
- ski tow/ˈskiː ˌtəʊ/A mechanical device used to pull skiers up a slope.nounLow
- ski troops/ˈskiː ˌtruːps/Military units specifically trained and equipped to fight, move, and survive in snowy, mountainous terrain using skis.nounLow (specialized/military/historical)
- skiagram/ˈskaɪəɡram/A photographic image produced by the action of X-rays or other penetrating radiation; an old-fashioned term for a radiograph.nounExtremely Rare / Archaic
- skiagraph/ˈskʌɪəɡrɑːf/A picture or image produced by casting shadows; specifically, a photograph made by the action of X-rays or other radiation; a radiograph.nounRare
- skiamachy/skɪˈæməki/A mock fight; a battle with an imaginary enemy; a futile or purposeless struggle.nounVery low
- skiascope/ˈskaɪəskəʊp/A medical instrument, specifically a retinoscope, used by eye care professionals to objectively measure the refractive error of the eye (e.g., nearsightedness, farsightedness).nounVery Low
- skiascopy/skʌɪˈaskəpi/A diagnostic technique in ophthalmology for determining refractive errors of the eye by observing the movement of shadows in the pupil when light is shone on the retina.nounVery Low
- skibob/ˈskiːbɒb/A vehicle consisting of a metal frame with a saddle, handlebars, and two skis at the front and one at the back, used for gliding downhill on snow.nounRare
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