telemark

telemark Definition

tele·mark (tel′ə märk′)

noun

Skiing a slow turning movement in which the outer ski is advanced and turned in at a widening angle until the turn is accomplished

Etymology: after Telemark, region in S Norway

telemark Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

skiing: She spends the winter teaching telemark skiing in Italy and runs The Telemark Ski Company with her partner, John Eames.
ski: Exchange superior or superior plus skis for a board, telemark skis, snowblades or cross country skis for 1 day.
boot: Socks have been worn in everything from approach shoes to winter hillwalking boots and plastic telemark boots.

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