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Key Water Sports Vocabulary - Nordic Skiing

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Key Water Sports Vocabulary
to combine

to mix in order to make a single unit

Ex: The chef combined various ingredients to make a flavorful sauce for the pasta. 
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best
best
[Adjective]

superior to everything else that is in the same category

Ex: After hours of tasting, she declared the homemade pie as the best dessert at the competition. 
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total
total
[noun]

the complete amount or entirety of something

Ex: The total of the shipment was 500 boxes. 
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score
score
[noun]

a number representing the points, goals, etc. a player achieves in a competition or game

Ex: Everyone at the party was surprised by the high score in the card game. 
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to win
to win
[Verb]

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

Ex: Our team won the championship after a hard-fought season. 
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special
special
[Adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: That song holds a special place in her heart. 
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pole
pole
[noun]

a sports equipment made of fiberglass, used for vaulting over a high bar

Ex: The pole snapped during the competition, but the athlete was unharmed. 
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narrow
narrow
[Adjective]

having a limited distance between opposite sides

Ex: The narrow path wound its way through the dense forest, barely wide enough for one person to pass. 
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long
long
[Adjective]

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

Ex: The necklace she wore had a long chain adorned with intricate charms. 
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wide
wide
[Adjective]

having a large length from side to side

Ex: The river was wide, spanning several hundred meters across. 
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boot
boot
[noun]

a type of strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg

Ex: I love the sound of my boots clicking on the wooden floor. 
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to attach
to attach
[Verb]

to physically connect or fasten something to another thing

Ex: The artist has attached the canvas to the easel for painting. 
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helmet
helmet
[noun]

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

Ex: The construction worker wore a bright yellow safety helmet before entering the site. 
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safety
safety
[noun]

the condition of being protected and not affected by any potential risk or threat

Ex: The company prioritizes safety by regularly inspecting equipment and training employees to avoid accidents. 
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course
course
[noun]

a series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject

Ex: He completed a photography course to enhance his camera skills. 
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kilometer
kilometer
[noun]

a unit for measuring length that is equal to 1000 meters or approximately 0.62 miles

Ex: The marathon route spans 42.195 kilometers. 
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strength
strength
[noun]

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

Ex: Her strength of character helped her overcome many challenges in life. 
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country
country
[noun]

a piece of land with a government of its own, official borders, laws, etc.

Ex: Canada is a vast country known for its stunning landscapes and friendly people. 
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Norway
Norway
[noun]

a country in Northern Europe and Western Scandinavia

Ex: Fishing is a popular activity in Norway due to its long coastline. 
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Sweden
Sweden
[noun]

a country in Northern Europe and Eastern Scandinavia

Ex: I visited Sweden last summer and loved it. 
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Finland
Finland
[noun]

a country in Northern Europe bordered by Norway, Sweden, and Russia

Ex: Finland is famous for its stunning Northern Lights during the winter. 
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exciting
exciting
[Adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: It was exciting to see dolphins while we were on the boat. 
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Nordic skiing

a type of skiing across snowy landscape that involes long, narrow skis and poles

Ex: They went Nordic skiing in the mountains last weekend. 
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winter
winter
[noun]

the season that comes after fall and in most countries winter is the coldest season

Ex: It's fun to go skiing or snowboarding on the mountains in winter. 
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sport
sport
[noun]

a physical activity or competitive game with specific rules that people do for fun or as a profession

Ex: Basketball is a dynamic sport that demands quick thinking and agility. 
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athlete
athlete
[noun]

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

Ex: As a professional athlete, he maintained a strict diet and exercise routine. 
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ski
ski
[noun]

either of a pair of long thin objects worn on our feet to make us move faster over the snow

Ex: She strapped on her skis and glided gracefully down the mountain slope. 
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to travel
to travel
[Verb]

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

Ex: He travels for work and often visits different cities for business meetings. 
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snow
snow
[noun]

small, white pieces of frozen water vapor that fall from the sky in cold temperatures

Ex: After the storm, the ground was covered in a thick blanket of snow. 
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to include

to have something as a part of the whole

Ex: The ticket price includes access to all attractions. 
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cross-country

away from the roads and tracks and across the countryside

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ski jumping

a type of skiing where skiers slide down a specially built slope and jump into the air to see who can go the farthest

Ex: Ski jumping takes skill and bravery to jump far and land safely. 
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type
type
[noun]

a class or group of people or things that have common characteristics or share particular qualities

Ex: As a teacher, it's essential to understand the learning preferences of different types of students. 
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cross-country

away from the roads and tracks and across the countryside

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ski jumping

a type of skiing where skiers slide down a specially built slope and jump into the air to see who can go the farthest

Ex: Ski jumping takes skill and bravery to jump far and land safely. 
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fun
fun
[Adjective]

providing entertainment or amusement

Ex: The fun day at the amusement park was filled with laughter and excitement. 
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challenging
challenging
[Adjective]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

Ex: Solving the puzzle proved to be challenging, requiring creative thinking and problem-solving skills. 
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scandinavia

a group of culturally related countries in northern Europe, typically including Denmark, Norway, and Sweden

Ex: Scandinavia is known for its rich Viking heritage. 
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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: Harry Potter books are very popular among teenagers. 
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first
first
[Adjective]

(of a thing) coming before everything else in a series or sequence

Ex: I tasted sushi for the first time in Tokyo. 
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race
race
[noun]

a competition between people, vehicles, animals, etc. to find out which one is the fastest and finishes first

Ex: My brother won a medal in the bicycle race. 
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the Olympic Games

a global sporting event held every four years, where athletes from around the world compete in various sports for medals

Ex: Athletes trained for years to qualify for the Olympic Games. 
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event
event
[noun]

something special, important, and known that takes place at a particular time or place such as a festival or Valentin's Day

Ex: The annual charity event raised thousands of dollars for the local community center. 
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distance
distance
[noun]

the length of the space that is between two places or points

Ex: The distance between New York City and Los Angeles is over 2,700 miles. 
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flat
flat
[Adjective]

(of a surface) continuing in a straight line with no raised or low parts

Ex: She spread the dough on the baking sheet, making it flat and even. 
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hilly
hilly
[Adjective]

having many hills

Ex: The village is located in a hilly area, perfect for hiking. 
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land
land
[noun]

the earth's surface where it is not under water

Ex: The plane circled above the land before making its final approach. 
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ramp
ramp
[noun]

a sloping surface that connects two areas at different heights, commonly used for easy access

Ex: The wheelchair ramp is located at the building entrance. 
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today
today
[Adverb]

at the present time

Ex: Thousands of students across the country today are protesting for better educational resources. 
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year
year
[noun]

a period of time that is made up of twelve months, particularly one that starts on January first and ends on December thirty-first

Ex: I'm looking forward to the new year and the opportunities it may bring. 
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