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telemark

/ˈteləˌmɑɹk/

Meanings
noun
Telemark skiing, a method of skiing using the telemark turn and a binding that only connects the boot to the ski at the toes.

Examples :

"My grandpa still enjoys telemark skiing because he loves the freedom of bending his knees deeply into each turn. "
sport style action

Related Words

Illustration connects

connects verb

/kəˈnɛkts/

(of an object) To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.

"I think this piece connects to that piece over there."

Illustration attempted

attempted verb

/əˈtɛmptɪd/

To try.

"The student attempted to answer the question, but he didn't know the correct answer. "

Illustration because

because adverb

/bɪˈkɒz/ /biˈkɔz/

For the reason (that).

"I went to the park because the weather was nice. "

Illustration jumping

jumping verb

/ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/

To propel oneself rapidly upward, downward and/or in any horizontal direction such that momentum causes the body to become airborne.

"Kangaroos are known for their ability to jump high."

Illustration vacation

vacation noun

/veɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /veɪˈkeɪʃən/

Freedom from some business or activity.

"After a long week of school, my vacation was a welcome freedom from studying. "

Illustration binding

binding verb

/ˈbaɪndɪŋ/

To tie; to confine by any ligature.

"The teacher's instructions were binding; we had to complete the assignment before Friday. "

Illustration bending

bending verb

/ˈbɛndɪŋ/

To cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means.

"Don’t bend your knees."

Illustration freedom

freedom noun

/ˈfɹiːdəm/ /ˈfɹidəm/

The state of being free, of not being imprisoned or enslaved.

"The prisoner's freedom was restored after the judge released him. "

Illustration grandpa

grandpa noun

/ˈɡɹæmpɑː/

Grandfather

"My grandpa told me a funny story about his childhood. "

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gracefully adverb

/ˈɡɹeɪsfəli/

In a graceful manner.

"The dancer moved gracefully across the stage. "

Illustration steepest

steepest adjective

/ˈstiːpɪst/

Of a near-vertical gradient; of a slope, surface, curve, etc. that proceeds upward at an angle near vertical.

"a steep hill or mountain; a steep roof; a steep ascent; a steep barometric gradient"

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experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "