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

Examples of ski pole in a Sentence

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Dave put a foot forward, a ski pole, and took one painful step. Claire Cameron, Outside Online, 3 Feb. 2025 She’s scrutinized over what the object might have been, with theories ranging from her ski pole to a piece of the gate. Pat Graham, The Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2025 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 See all Example Sentences for ski pole 

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ski pole was in 1920

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“Ski pole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ski%20pole. Accessed 11 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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