skijoring
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of skijoring
1905–10, < Norwegian skikjøring, equivalent to ski ski + kyøring driving
Example Sentences
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A popular sport in Europe, skijoring is continuing to catch on around the world, including in the Pacific Northwest.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 7, 2023
Participants learn about the different types and proper fit of skijoring equipment, and can receive training advice and assistance once strapped into the skis.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 7, 2023
If muddy trails and hiking in the rain don’t sound appealing, skijoring may be the ticket to getting outdoors throughout the gray days.
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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