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skiing
1. n. (sports) A group of sports utilizing skis as primary equipment.
ski
1. n. One of a pair of long flat runners designed for gliding over snow.
2. n. One of a pair of long flat runners designed for gliding over water while pulled by a boat.
3. n. (aviation) One of a pair of long flat runners under some flying machines, used for landing.
4. v. (intransitive) To move on skis.
5. v. To travel over (a slope etc.) on skis; travel on skis at (a place), especially as a sport.

Example Sentences

Unfortunately, I broke my leg, so I can't go skiing with you this weekend.  I didn't go skiing for fear of catching cold.  I thought a bunch of people would go water skiing with us, but absolutely no one else showed up.  I'm glad you enjoy skiing, but I guess it's just not my cup of tea.

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