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English Definitions
ski
N
narrow wood or metal or plastic runners used in pairs for gliding over snow
N
one of a pair of mechanical devices that are attached to a ski and that will grip a ski boot; the bindings should release in case of a fall
N
a stiff boot that is fastened to a ski with a ski binding
N
a close-fitting woolen cap; often has a tapering tail with a tassel
N
the amount and state of snow for skiing
N
a parka to be worn while skiing
ski jump
N
a steep downward ramp from which skiers jump
N
a skier who leaps through the air (especially on a ski jump)
N
the act of performing a jump on skis from a high ramp overhanging a snow covered slope
ski lift
N
a powered conveyance that carries skiers up a hill
N
a hotel at a ski resort
N
a woolen face mask to protect the face from cold while skiing on snow
N
a parka to be worn while skiing
N
a pole with metal points used as an aid in skiing
N
a race between people wearing skis
N
a carrier for holding skis on top of a vehicle
N
a resort with lodging and facilities for skiing
ski run
N
trail or slope prepared for skiing
N
a snow-covered slope for skiing
N
a powered conveyance that carries skiers up a hill
N
trail or slope prepared for skiing
N
wax used on the bottom of skis
N
an airplane equipped with skis so it can land on a snowfield
N
a photographic image produced on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light (especially by X-rays or gamma rays)
N
a photographic image produced on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light (especially by X-rays or gamma rays)
N
the process of making a radiograph; producing an image on a radiosensitive surface by radiation other than visible light
N
a vehicle resembling a bicycle but having skis instead of wheels; the rider wears short skis for balancing
skid
N
one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects
skid
N
a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation
skid
N
an unexpected slide
skid
V
slide without control
skid
V
elevate onto skids
skid
V
apply a brake or skid to
skid
V
move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
N
the district of a town frequented by loggers
skid road
N
a road made of logs on which freshly cut timber can be hauled
N
a city district frequented by vagrants and alcoholics and addicts
N
a person who slips or slides because of loss of traction
skidder
N
a worker who uses a skid to move logs
skidder
N
a tractor used to haul logs over rough terrain
N
a paved surface on which cars can be made to skid so that drivers can practice controlling them
N
any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
N
a style of popular music in the 1950s; based on American folk music and played on guitars and improvised percussion instruments
N
a band of musicians who play skiffle
skiing
N
a sport in which participants must travel on skis
skiing race
N
a race between people wearing skis
English Definitions from WordNet 3.0
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