waterski

American  

[waw-ter-skee, wot-er-] / ˈwɔ tərˌski, ˈwɒt ər- /

water ski,

verb (used without object)

waterskied, waterskiing

1. to plane over water on water skis or a single water ski while grasping a tow rope pulled by a speedboat.

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Other Word Forms

• water skier noun

Etymology

Origin of waterski

First recorded in 1925–30; water ( def. ) + ski ( def. )

Example Sentences

She ran on the dry lakebed to Lone Rock, which was once an island in the reservoir, and where people used to boat and waterski.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2023

Located year-round in the western Med, she features a waterski boat, jetski, sea kayak, and snorkel gear.

From Time Magazine Archive

Just as with a waterski tow rope, the Lifesling line will cross the swimmer, who can slide down to the end.

From Time Magazine Archive

And the hydro-ski, a beefed-up version of the sportsman's waterski, has given the seaplane the biggest boost of all.

From Time Magazine Archive

Ohioans, with no point of reference for skiing except what they do in the summer at the lake, are trying to waterski.

From Time Magazine Archive