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skiing

n. uncountable
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈskiɪŋ// UK //skˈiːɪŋ// ski·ing General-service

n. the sport or activity of moving over snow on long, flat pieces of wood or plastic. You usually do this on mountains or hills during the winter.

n. the action of travelling over snow on skis, either as a recreational activity or a competitive sport.


SIMPLE

We go skiing in the mountains every February.

CONTEXTUAL

The resort offers several different trails for skiing, ranging from easy slopes for beginners to steep runs for experts.

COMPLEX

While cross-country skiing requires immense cardiovascular endurance, downhill skiing demands explosive leg strength and precise balance to navigate the gates at high speeds.

Synonyms
Usage

Often functions as a gerund; commonly follows the verb 'go' to describe the activity.

Pitfall

I like to play skiingI like to go skiingEnglish uses 'go' for activities ending in -ing, whereas 'play' is reserved for team sports or games with balls.

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