ski pole

American

noun

a slender pole or stick, usually with a metal point at one end, a loop for the hand at the other, and a disk near the lower end to prevent its sinking into snow, used in skiing to gain momentum, maintain balance, execute certain jumps, etc.

Etymology

Origin of ski pole

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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They also held up their ski poles in an 'X' to highlight their #noeXception social media campaign.

From BBC

When she heard the beep to start, Vonn dug her pink ski poles into the snow and set off on a run that already ranked as one of the most audacious in Olympic history.

From The Wall Street Journal

A new 12-megapixel camera sits in the center of the nose bridge and shoots sharp video while your hands stay wrapped around your ski poles, bike handles or jet-ski throttle.

From The Wall Street Journal

He leaned on old ski poles with a blue washcloth safety-pinned to the back of his ball cap.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fragments of bamboo ski poles, remains of an oil lamp, glass containers for cosmetics, and fragments from military tents were also collected.

From BBC

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