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Word

christie

Phoneticschristie

US/ˈkɹɪsti/

UK/kɹˈɪsti/

Definitions

01a person's name

B1

n. a common first name for women or a last name.

n. a given name, typically a diminutive of Christine or Christopher, or a surname of Scottish and Irish origin.

“Agatha Christie is one of the most famous mystery writers in history.”

“The professor noted that Christie was a common surname in the region, often appearing in historical records from the nineteenth century.”

02skiing turn

C2 · Sport

n. a fast turn in skiing where you keep your skis parallel to each other.

n. a high-speed skiing turn performed with the skis kept parallel throughout the arc.

“The instructor showed us how to perform a smooth christie on the steep slope.”

“Mastering the parallel christie is essential for skiers who wish to maintain speed and control on icy, advanced terrain.”

Technical

Usage

Often capitalized, though lowercase is common in technical skiing manuals.

Synonyms

christiania

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B1 · Intermediate
Frequency
Frequent
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