ski pole

American  

noun

1. a slender pole or stick, usually with a metal point at one end, a loop for the hand at the other, and a disk near the lower end to prevent its sinking into snow, used in skiing to gain momentum, maintain balance, execute certain jumps, etc.

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Etymology

Origin of ski pole

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

The neon yellow handle of her right ski pole scraped along the snow as she ended up way wide of the fifth gate.

From Fox News • Feb. 9, 2022

He swept his ski pole across the panorama and pointed to the snow-covered summits of Okemo and Killington, ski resorts that lie within a 30-mile radius.

From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2022

He’s drawn a diamond in the corduroy with his ski pole and is tapping at its top point.

From Washington Post • Nov. 11, 2021

He trekked to where he thought Golling went under and found an exposed ski pole, which led to his buried friend, the report said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2021

Satisfied that it was properly set, he removed the radiation cap lock and slipped his ski pole through the ring on the cap.

From The Thirst Quenchers by Raphael, Rick