vorlage

noun vor·la·ge \ˈfȯr-ˌlä-gə\

Definition of VORLAGE

: the position of a skier leaning forward from the ankles usually without lifting the heels from the skis

German, literally, forward position, from vor fore + Lage position

First Known Use: 1936

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