skijoring

American  

[skee-jawr-ing, -johr-, skee-jawr-, -johr-] / skiˈdʒɔr ɪŋ, -ˈdʒoʊr-, ˈski dʒɔr-, -dʒoʊr- /

noun

1. a sport in which a skier is pulled over snow or ice, generally by a horse.

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skijoring British  

/ skiːˈdʒɔːrɪŋ /

noun

1. a sport in which a skier is pulled over snow or ice, usually by a horse

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Other Word Forms

• skijorer
  noun

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Etymology

Origin of skijoring

1905–10, < Norwegian skikjøring, equivalent to ski ski + kyøring driving

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Example Sentences

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skijoring

Oregon hosts several skijoring races, including one at Mount Hood and in Bend.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 7, 2023

For those who want to try skijoring with dogs that weigh less than 30 pounds, the human must put in more effort.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 7, 2023

Once you feel comfortable enough on skinny skis to add a dog to the equation, the best way to learn the ropes is by attending a skijoring clinic.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 7, 2023

About 10 years ago, he went to watch a co-worker practice skijoring.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 10, 2018

The 40-year-old competes in skijoring, a sport in which skiers clutch a 50-foot rope attached to one or more horses or dogs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 10, 2018

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