skiing
/ˈskiːɪŋ/
noun
Sliding down snowy mountains on long boards
“We went skiing in the mountains.”
סקי
Skiing is a noun in the sports & activities category. It is a intermediate (ages 9-10) word, meaning "Sliding down snowy mountains on long boards" In Hebrew, skiing translates to סקי.
Example Sentences
- She flew down the snowy mountain while skiing very fast.
- You wear special long boots and poles when you go skiing.
- The skiing competition was held on the highest slope.
Did You Know? Skiing is over 5,000 years old — ancient rock paintings in Norway show people on skis. The word "ski" comes from an old Norse word meaning "stick of wood." The fastest speed ever reached on skis is 158 miles per hour, which is faster than most cars on a highway!
Common Word Combinations
go skiingskiing slopedownhill skiingskiing resort
Related Words
snowboardmountainsnowslope
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