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ski jump

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ski jump
n.
1. A jump or leap made by a skier, especially one in which the skier is judged on both form and the distance jumped.
2. A course or chute prepared for such a jump, especially one that ends in a platform used for takeoff.
intr.v. ski jumped, ski jump·ing, ski jumps
To execute a ski jump.

ski jumper n.

ski jump
n
(Individual Sports & Recreations / Skiing) a high ramp overhanging a slope from which skiers compete to make the longest jump
vb ski-jump
(Individual Sports & Recreations / Skiing) (intr) to perform a ski jump
ski jumper  n
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Noun1.ski jump - a steep downward ramp from which skiers jumpski jump - a steep downward ramp from which skiers jump
ramp, incline - an inclined surface connecting two levels
Verb1.ski jump - jump on skis
athletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
bound, jump, leap, spring - move forward by leaps and bounds; "The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?"
Translations
ski jump n
a.trampolino
b. (also ski jumping) → salto con gli sci


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