parallel turn

British

noun

skiing a turn, executed by shifting one's weight, in which the skis stay parallel

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If you have trouble squatting with your heels down or feet parallel, turn your toes out, or widen your stance.

From Seattle Times

Here, Kieran explains, you can actually put your weight on the sideplates, like a parallel turn if you’re skiiing, or like taking a corner on a motorbike.

From The Guardian

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