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skis

n. plural-only
A2 Elementary US //ˈskiz// UK //skˈiːz// skis

n. long, thin pieces of wood, plastic, or metal that you attach to your boots. You use them to slide over snow or water.

n. a pair of long, narrow runners made of wood, plastic, or metal, curved upward at the front. Used for gliding over snow or water, typically secured to boots with bindings.


SIMPLE

He carries his skis to the top of the mountain.

CONTEXTUAL

After the heavy snowfall, many people brought their skis to the local park to practice on the hills.

COMPLEX

Modern skis are engineered with complex sidecuts and composite materials to provide better stability and edge control on icy slopes compared to traditional wooden models.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually appears in the plural form; when referring to a single item, use 'a ski' or 'one ski'.

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