noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who skis.

   "a professional skier"

2. 2
   A ball hit high in the air, often leading to a catch.

   "However, when Guha returned, she picked the wrong ball to pull and hit a skier to Charlotte Edwards."

3. 3
   someone who skis wordnet

Example

More examples

"The professional skier liked to "hot-dog" down the mountain."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From ski + -er.

Etymology 2

From sky + -er.

Related phrases

alpine skiercross-country skierdownhill skierheli-skiersit-skierskier Xskier crossskier dayskier-Xskier-crossspeed skiertechnical skier

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