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ski-ing
ˈski-ing, vbl. n. Also skiing. [f. ski v.] 1. The action of travelling or running on skis, esp. as a sport.1893 Daily News 31 Jan. 5/3 If we had winter worth speaking of here, ski-ing would soon take a prominent place among our field sports. 1895 Advance (Chicago) 4 Apr. 967/2, It must be a very fun...
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John Frazer (cricketer)
He was born at Sydney, Australia and died following a ski-ing accident at Davos, Switzerland. His death in a ski-ing accident appears to have been widely mourned.
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water-skiing
ˈwater-skiing, vbl. n. Also water skiing, ski-ing. [f. as prec. + -ing1.] The action of the verb, esp. as a sport. Cf. ski-ing vbl. n. 2.1931 N.Y. Times 3 May xx. 15/4 Water skiing is beginning to eclipse canoeing. 1935 Lit. Digest 13 April 46/3 Georges Ducros, European water-skiing champion,..hopes...
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Arnold Lunn
Alpine Ski-ing at All Heights and Seasons, 1921.
Cross-Country Ski-ing, 1921.
Roman Converts, 1924.
Ski-ing for Beginners, 1924. The Kandahar Story: A Tribute on the Occasion of Mürren's Sixtieth Ski-ing Season, 1969.
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heli-skiing
heli-skiing, n. Brit. /ˈhɛlɪˌskɪɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈhɛliˌskɪɪŋ/ [‹ heli- comb. form + ski-ing n. Compare later heli-ski v.] The action or practice of skiing down high mountain terrain, having been flown up by helicopter; this form of skiing as a leisure activity.1974 Globe & Mail (Toronto) 7 Oct. 8/1 There ...
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Philip Tindal-Carill-Worsley
In Who's Who, he listed his recreations as "Hunting, shooting, ski-ing, stalking, fishing".
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jet-skiing
jet-skiing, n. Brit. /ˈdʒɛtˌskɪɪŋ/, U.S. /ˈdʒɛtˌskɪɪŋ/ Forms: also with capital initials. [‹ jet n.3 + ski-ing n., after jet ski n.] The action or practice of riding a jet ski.1976 Los Angeles Times 4 Nov. (Advertising Suppl.) 23/3 Plenty of water for water skiing, sailing, fishing or even jet skiin...
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ING Bank Śląski
ING Bank Śląski SA (, ING BSK) is a Polish bank based in Katowice. The majority owner is ING Group. It is the 5th bank in Poland in terms of assets. In Q2 2021, the bank served over 4.3 million retail customers and over 504 000 corporate clients. History
The bank was established as Bank Śląski in 19...
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skier
▪ I. skier (ˈskiːə(r)) [f. ski n. + -er1.] a. One who uses or travels on skis; a ski-runner; b. a water-skier. See also ski-ing vbl. n.1895 Advance (Chicago) 4 Apr. 967/2, I have seen an expert skeer go down a long steep hill with the swiftness scarcely equaled by a bird. 1924 K. Furse Ski-Running 5...
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Paul Marland
In Who's Who, his recreations were listed as "ski-ing, shooting, riding, fishing". He lived on a farm in Temple Guiting in Cheltenham.
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klister
klister Skiing. (ˈklɪstə(r)) [Norw. klister paste.] A soft wax for applying to the running surface of skis to facilitate movement, used esp. in warm weather.1936 B. Lunn tr. Hallberg & Mückenbrünn's Compl. Bk. Ski-ing iv. 39 We specially recommend the following waxes: Ostbye (Medium..Klister); Bratl...
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Sport on Friday
highlights of recent sporting events, such as cricket, notably with highlights of an England overseas tour, darts (during the Embassy World Championship), ski-ing
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snow-plough
snow-plough, n. Also snow plough, U.S. -plow. [f. snow n.1 Cf. G. schneepflug, Da. sneplov, Sw. snöplog.] 1. An implement or machine for clearing away snow from a road, railway track, etc. A number of the various makes are described in Knight Dict. Mech. 2230–1 and Suppl. 826.1792 J. Belknap Hist. N...
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Esme Mackinnon
According to Lunn's first-hand account, though, Mackinnon stopped out of necessity:
An incident unique in ski-ing history occurred at the finish.
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Vallée de la Clarée
Although it is popular for cross-country ski-ing, the valley's protected status has prevented ski-lifts being installed.
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