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skiing

noun

: the activity or sport of gliding on skis

Full Definition of SKIING

:  the art or sport of sliding and jumping on skis
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First Known Use of SKIING

1893

Rhymes with SKIING

being, seeing
SKIING Defined for Kids

skiing

noun ski·ing \ˈskē-iŋ\

Definition of SKIING for Kids

:  the art or sport of gliding and jumping on skis

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5 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. skiing
  2. ski
  3. aerial skiing
  4. heli-skiing
  5. water ski
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