telemark
Americannoun
noun
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skiing a turn in which one ski is placed far forward of the other and turned gradually inwards
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a step in ballroom dancing involving a heel pivot
Etymology
Origin of telemark
First recorded in 1905–10; named after Telemark, a Norwegian county
Example Sentences
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And as he taught me how to telemark ski safely down a steep slope, I guess I fell in love.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2023
I followed my friend Todd Eastman on a fast descent, trying to match his graceful telemark turns down a freshly groomed forest trail that had a velvety corduroy texture.
From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2023
Fueled by a piece of fruit and handful of nuts, he wears outdated telemark boots, a ski helmet, mittens held together with duct tape and an 18-year-old jacket and snow pants, hand-me-downs from a friend.
From New York Times • Dec. 29, 2021
He became a ski bum at Snowbird, Utah in the winters, working at restaurants and becoming a phenomenal skier on both regular and telemark skis, as well as a talented cook and after-party expert.
From Newsweek • Sep. 13, 2012
Free snowshoe, telemark, randonn�e, and cross-country ski demos will be provided by REI in Gad Valley.
From Time Magazine Archive
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