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Snowboarding is an activity that is very popular with people who do not feel that regular skiing is lethal enough.
Dave Barry

Meaning of "skiing" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SKIING

skiing  [ˈskiːɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SKIING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Skiing is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SKIING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

skiing

Skiing

Skiing is a recreational activity and competitive sport in which the participant attaches skis to boots or shoes on the feet and uses them to travel on top of snow. Aside from recreation and competition, skiing has been used for military purposes and travelling in areas that experience heavy snowfall. Until about 1860 skiing was primarily used for practical transport purposes in snow-rich areas, from around 1860 skiing for recreation, exercise and competition was introduced. Many types of competitive skiing events are recognized by the International Olympic Committee, and the International Ski Federation.

Definition of skiing in the English dictionary

The definition of skiing in the dictionary is the sport or hobby of travelling on skis.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SKIING


being
ˈbiːɪŋ
inbeing
ˈɪnˌbiːɪŋ
keying
ˈkiːɪŋ
monoskiing
ˈmɒnəʊˌskiːɪŋ
nonbeing
ˌnɒnˈbiːɪŋ
paraskiing
ˈpærəˌskiːɪŋ
refereeeing
ˌrefəˈriːɪŋ
seeing
ˈsiːɪŋ
sightseeing
ˈsaɪtˌsiːɪŋ
unbeing
ʌnˈbiːɪŋ
unforeseeing
ˌʌnfɔːˈsiːɪŋ
unseeing
ʌnˈsiːɪŋ
water-skiing
ˈwɔːtəskiːɪŋ
wellbeing
ˈwɛlˈbiːɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SKIING

skidproof
skidway
skied
Skien
skier
skies
skiey
skiff
skiffle
skiffless
skiing holiday
skiing instructor
skiing pants
skiing resort
skiing trousers
skijorer
skijoring
skijumper
Skikda
skikjoring

WORDS THAT END LIKE SKIING

according
accounting
acting
adding
advertising
amazing
anything
banking
be on to a good thing
becoming
beginning
booking
breaking
bring
building
buying
heli-skiing
jet skiing
mogul skiing
Nordic skiing

Synonyms and antonyms of skiing in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «skiing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SKIING

Find out the translation of skiing to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of skiing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «skiing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

滑雪运动
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

esquí
570 millions of speakers

English

skiing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्कीइंग
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تَزَلُّج
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

катание на лыжах
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

esqui
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্কিইং
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ski
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ski
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Skifahren
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

スキー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

스키 타기
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ski
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

môn trượt tuyết
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பனிச்சறுக்கு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्कीइंग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kayak yapma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sci
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

narciarstwo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

катання на лижах
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

schiere
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σκι
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ski
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

skidåkning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

skisport
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of skiing

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SKIING»

The term «skiing» is very widely used and occupies the 11.300 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SKIING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about skiing

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10 QUOTES WITH «SKIING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word skiing.
1
Hayley Atwell
Skiing in Whistler was great fun. It's an extreme environment that's very different to my own and I had never skied before, so I had to learn to take on the elements quite bravely. It was nice to try something new.
2
Dave Barry
Skiing combines outdoor fun with knocking down trees with your face.
3
Dave Barry
Snowboarding is an activity that is very popular with people who do not feel that regular skiing is lethal enough.
4
Martha Beck
Fact: From quitting smoking to skiing, we succeed to the degree we try, fail, and learn. Studies show that people who worry about mistakes shut down, but those who are relaxed about doing badly soon learn to do well. Success is built on failure.
5
Willy Bogner, Jr.
If we admit it or not, skiing is a little bit of show biz.
6
Magnus Carlsen
I enjoy hiking and skiing, like most Norwegians. In winter, there will be snow for months on end. In the summer, there are the long evenings to enjoy.
7
Kenneth Cranham
The first thing I wanted to do, as a boy, was to be a skier, because I had seen film footage of somebody skiing.
8
Daniel Cudmore
Anything that involves the outdoors I'm all about, whether it be skiing, snowboarding, wakesurfing to mountain-biking. Anything that gets me outside.
9
John Denver
I've had a deep love affair with skiing for many years.
10
Britt Ekland
My father had his own business, a clothing store, which he inherited from his father. He travelled abroad frequently and was quite extravagant, so we had skiing holidays and summer holidays on the beach.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SKIING»

Discover the use of skiing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to skiing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Backcountry Skiing
Throughout this guide, a special emphasis is put on being well-informed and making good decisions-whenever you strap on your skis and skins and head out into the backcountry.
Martin Volken, Martin Volken, Scott Schell, Margaret Wheeler, 2011
2
Inner Skiing: Revised Edition
In this newly updated edition of the skiing classic, W. Timothy Gallwey and Robert Kriegel offer advice on and examples of how to gain the "inner" self-confidence needed to ski well and have fun on the slopes.
W. Timothy Gallwey, 2010
3
Chalky White's, the 7 Secrets of Skiing: A Proven Systematic ...
This book offers skiers just that; a functional way of developing dominance over mind, body and equipment.What's the premise of "The 7 Secrets" system's information found in the book?
Chalky White, 2011
4
Free-heel Skiing: Telemark and Parallel Techniques for All ...
* Paul Parker is the master of free-heel skiing * Features a color insert, new illustrations, information on the latest gear, and new anecdotes for each chapter * Over 22,000 copies of previous editions sold Incorporating the best and most ...
Paul Parker, 2001
5
The Story of Modern Skiing
The ultimate history of skiing from a renowned insider.
John Fry, 2006
6
Science and Skiing V
The book shows the basics of the challenging sport Muay Thai. Learn the techniques and understand how to apply them. Numerous exercises guarantee a varied and interesting training.
Erich Müller, 2012
7
Skiing with the Whole Body: Your Ticket to the Expert Slopes
This book uses Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement exercises to make learning downhill skiing fast, simple, and fun.
Jack Heggie, 1993
8
Science and Skiing IV
This book contains the proceedings of the Fourth International Congress on Science and Skiing, which was held at St. Christoph am Arlberg, Tyrol, Austria.
Erich Müller, Stefan Lindinger, Thomas Stöggl, 2009
9
Historical Dictionary of Skiing
This book is an excellent access point for researchers, students, and anyone interested in the history of skiing.
E. John B. Allen, 2011
10
Bold Tracks: Teaching Adaptive Skiing
This guide is essential for instructor and student alike. It covers skiing for the visually and hearing impaired as well as the physically and developmentally disabled.
Hal O'Leary, 1994

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SKIING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term skiing is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Photos: Extreme Skiing on Mount Washington
But a group of about 2,000 skiers from New England and across the country are still skiing at Mount Washington's Tuckerman Ravine in New Hampshire this ... «Boston.com, May 15»
2
British child dies in skiing accident
A British child has died in a skiing accident in the French Alps, with reports saying it was a seven-year-old boy on a family holiday. The Foreign Office said the ... «BBC News, Apr 15»
3
Desperately seeking snow for California spring skiing
So it was that seven friends hit a dusty trail in hiking shoes Sunday, toting good food, tolerable wine and hefty skis and boots strapped to our backpacks, on a ... «The Seattle Times, Apr 15»
4
Skiing Is the Latest Obsession for China's Wealthy
Skiing is taking off in a big way in China. Beijing sees the sport as part of its “China dream,” while entrepreneurs from the country's ultracompetitive business ... «Wall Street Journal, Mar 15»
5
Snowboarding Heads Downhill as Skiing Hits an Upswing
Aging athletes, new skis and a lack of snow are ganging up on the once-edgy sport of snowboarding, which has seen a marked drop in participation over the last ... «Skift, Jan 15»
6
US Ski Team shaken by deaths of young racers in Austria avalanche
Ronnie Berlack, 20, and Bryce Astle, 19 were two development-level ski racers who were among six people skiing when the avalanche struck. The four others ... «CNN, Jan 15»
7
8 Awesome Health Benefits of Skiing
Snow skiing not only improves your overall fitness, but also impacts your mood and sleeping and eating habits. So, bring on the fresh pow! Gym Legs—Without ... «Wicked Local Holbrook, Jan 15»
8
Swedish skier Hector takes GS for 1st career win
"I am skiing well all season and luckily it's now showing in the races, too," Hector said. "I have developed, I am mentally and physically stronger, and my ... «Yahoo News, Dec 14»
9
The New Rules of Skiing
The way resorts teach skiing and riding is undergoing a radical transformation. The approach is called terrain-based learning (TBL). Instead of teaching ... «Outside Magazine, Nov 14»
10
Michael Schumacher News Update: Formula One Great Leaves …
Schumacher was skiing in the French Alps while on holiday with his family when his head struck a rock on Dec. 29. “Henceforth, Michael's rehabilitation will take ... «International Business Times, Sep 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Skiing [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/skiing>. May 2024 ».
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