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ski pole
noun
: one of a pair of lightweight poles used in skiing that have a handgrip and usually a wrist strap at one end and an encircling disk set above the point at the other end
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Overall, the jacket had a nice fit and moved well with the body while skiing (even the arm length offered maximum mobility and stretch while holding ski poles).
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Grace Smith, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
The footage shared by PETA shows workers whipping and beating sheep with various objects, including the metal tip of a ski pole.
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Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
My face plant is sudden, a cartwheel of flying ski poles and curse words into powder.
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Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 18 Dec. 2024
Nordic walking poles are similar in design to ski poles.
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Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1920, in the meaning defined above
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“Ski pole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ski%20pole. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
ski pole
noun
: a pole that has an encircling disk set a little above the point and a strap for the hand at the top and is used as an aid in skiing
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