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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).
—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.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
My face plant is sudden, a cartwheel of flying ski poles and curse words into powder.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 18 Dec. 2024
Nordic walking poles are similar in design to ski poles.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
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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 15 Jan. 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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