The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
n. A usually high-speed ski turn used for changing the direction of descent or stopping, performed by shifting the weight forward and turning with the skis kept parallel.
n. A high-speed ski turn in which the skis are kept parallel
Word Usage
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