water ski
noun
a short, broad ski designed to plane over water.
water-skiing
-
a word derived from
water-ski.
Example Sentences
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Puech, among other endeavors, helped to launch a couture business that eventually declared bankruptcy and dabbled as a water-skiing instructor, but in recent decades he lived almost entirely off the dividends from his Hermès shares.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2025
Garvey is perfectly content water-skiing well behind his opponent, catching waves while sporting a blank stare and a dull smile, until November.
From Slate ● May 29, 2024
General precautions include avoiding wading, swimming and jet- and water-skiing in water containing harmful algal blooms.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2024
Krueger sent pictures of himself wearing his brown uniform and holding a UPS package while water-skiing and posing with the mammoth mascot for the Mammoth Mountain ski resort, his brother said.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 12, 2021
For millions of Americans, a principal way to stay cool in summer heat is a day at the beach or out on the water, whether that means swimming, fishing or water-skiing.
From New York Times ● Apr. 25, 2020
