ski pole

noun

a pole with metal points used as an aid in skiing

• Hypernyms: ↑pole

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noun

: a metal-pointed pole or stick, made of steel or cane, fitted with a handstrap at the top and an encircling disk set a little above the point to keep it from sinking into deep snow, and used as an aid in skiing — called also ski stick

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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.

[1920-25]

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ski stick or ski pole noun

One of a pair of sticks, usu pointed with a disc near the tip, used by skiers for balance or propulsion

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Main Entry: ↑ski

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ski pole,

either one of the two metal, cane, or fiberglass poles used by skiers to maintain balance and help climb uphill and make turns.

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n. either of two lightweight poles held by a skier to assist in balance or propulsion

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noun, pl ⋯ poles [count]

: one of two long sticks that are used to control your movements and balance while you are skiing

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ˈski pole 7 [ski pole] (BrE also ˈski stick) noun

a stick used to push yourself forward while ↑skiing