ski

ski (skē; Brit also s̸hē)

noun pl. skis

a long, thin, wood, metal, or usually fiberglass, runner that is fastened to a kind of boot (ski boot), used in pairs to glide over snow
water ski

Etymology: Norw < ON skith, snowshoe, strip of wood, akin to OE scid, OHG scit, thin piece of wood, shingle < IE base *skei- > sheath

intransitive verb skiedskēd, ski′·ing

transitive verb

to travel over on skis

Object

off-piste: If you wish to ski off-piste, we can recommend a suitable ski school class or an accredited local mountain guide.
resort: After one of the hottest European summers on record, how will ski resorts shape up this winter?

Converse of object

recommend: Roger Kidney, Stag Weekend, Prague, June 2006 We would all highly recommend a ski ( or summer ) holiday in Slovenia.

Adjective modifier

apres: Our classic ski weekend in Andorra offers you 192 km of slopes, tax-free shopping and all the après ski you can handle.
cross-country: Another good winter triathlon article Learn to cross-country ski in London!

Modifies a noun

resort: All stays include 5 nights in the ski resort followed by 2 nights in Beirut.
chalet: Looking for a ski chalet or a coastal villa?
slope: Then someone had the idea of a ski slope.
lift: The nearest ski lift is just 5 minutes away.
touring: When skiing off piste or ski touring there may be an element of increased risk.
instructor: Are there any ski instructors or guides out there looking to give private lessons?

Modifying Another Word

downhill: A: No, it is very easy to pick up the basics much easier than downhill skiing.
cross-country: There are around 200 downhill and cross-country ski centers in the province.

Noun used with modifier

apres: The Exposure Bloc has the look of wool combined with a windproof laminate making it ideal for on piste or après ski.
apres: Difficult runs back into resort but that only adds to the apres ski banter.
jet: SAS heavy duty high security wheel clamp Secure your boat trailer, jet ski trailer, caravan or vehicle.
single-day: Such ski resort operators may offer single-day ski trips.
pre-booking: One FREE child ski and boot hire for each adult pre-booking skis and boots.
upmarket: Some upmarket ski operators have a number of exclusive luxury ski chalets available to lease in most the Slovenian skiing villages.

Particle object:

piste: When skiing off piste or ski touring there may be an element of increased risk.

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