telemark

[ tel-uh-mahrk ]

noun

, (sometimes initial capital letter)

1. a turn in which a skier places one ski far forward of the other and gradually angles the tip of the forward ski inward in the direction to be turned.

telemark

/ ˈtɛlɪˌmɑːk /

noun

1. skiing a turn in which one ski is placed far forward of the other and turned gradually inwards
2. a step in ballroom dancing involving a heel pivot

Word History and Origins

Origin of telemark¹

First recorded in 1905–10; named after Telemark, a Norwegian county

Word History and Origins

Origin of telemark¹

C20: named after Telemark, county in Norway

Example Sentences

We were horrified but still did a lap through the telemark course while Peter kept looking at the wet ash stuck to his gloves.

From Outside Online

There was a telemark race going on right below it, so another patroller, Peter, and I planned to ski a lap through the course after checking out the mysterious spot that had caught our attention.

From Outside Online

In the two years I’ve been learning to telemark, I’ve felt like I was dancing exactly 2½ times.

From Washington Post

The neighbouring Jonksnut (2950 ft.) commands extensive views of the Telemark.

From Project Gutenberg

Bjaaland prepared for an elegant "Telemark swing," and executed it in fine style.

From Project Gutenberg

A fall is avoided as before by dropping into the Telemark position.

From Project Gutenberg

Only run in Telemark position until you are certain that you have your balance.

From Project Gutenberg

If, however, there are any undulations—however small—you had better run down a steep slope in the Telemark position.

From Project Gutenberg