cross-country skiing
"Cross-country skiing" is a popular winter sport and recreational activity that combines physical endurance with the beauty of natural, snowy landscapes.
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Definition
B2Sports
(recreational, competitive)A form of skiing where individuals use skis and poles to traverse snow-covered terrain without the aid of ski lifts.
Example
- Cross-country skiing is an excellent way to stay fit during the winter months.
- The cross-country skiing competition covered a distance of 15 kilometers.
B1Recreation
(leisure, fitness)A leisure activity involving the use of skis and poles to move across snowy landscapes, often on groomed trails.
Example
- We spent the afternoon cross-country skiing through the forest trails.
- Cross-country skiing is a peaceful way to enjoy the winter scenery.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "cross-country skiing":
cross-country skicross countrydownhill skiingacross countryski jumpski slopewater skiingdownhill skierwater ski