# skiing

Pronunciation: US say "SKEE-ing" /ˈski.ɪŋ/; UK

## Noun

1. A family of sports in which skis serve as the primary equipment.
   - Simple: Any of the sports in which skis are the main piece of equipment.
   - _Skiing ranges from gentle cross-country touring to steep downhill racing._
   - _The lodge offers instruction in both skiing and snowboarding for beginners._

## Verb

2. Present participle of ski. — present participle and gerund of ski
   - Simple: Present participle of ski. Use this form for something happening right now.
   - _She is skiing across the frozen lake just as the sun comes up._
   - _The team kept skiing despite the worsening weather on the upper trails._

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