klister

noun

klis·​ter ˈkli-stər How to pronounce klister (audio)
: a soft wax used on skis

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McFadden opted for klister, a sticky wax commonly used in skiing. Anthony Gulizia, BostonGlobe.com, 16 Apr. 2018

Word History

Etymology

Norwegian, literally, paste, from Middle Low German klīster

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of klister was in 1936

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“Klister.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/klister. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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