ski jump

"Ski jump" is commonly associated with winter sports but also has a specific meaning in a military context related to aircraft carriers.

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Definition

B2Winter Sports

(sport)A steep, curved ramp used to launch skiers into the air.

Example

The athlete sped down the ski jump, soaring high into the air.
Ski jumps require precision and courage to perform successfully.

B2Winter Sports

(sport)The act or event of skiing down a ramp and leaping into the air to achieve distance and style.

Example

He participated in the ski jump competition and set a new record.
Ski jumping is a popular event in the Winter Olympics.

C1Military

(technical)A ramp at the front of an aircraft carrier designed to assist short takeoff and vertical landing aircraft.

Example

The fighter jet used the ski jump to take off from the aircraft carrier.
Ski jumps on carriers help in launching aircraft with limited runway space.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "ski jump":

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