Alpine Skiing

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Key Water Sports Vocabulary

a type of skiing that involves racing down snow-covered slopes, often on marked courses, using fixed-heel bindings for speed and control

Ex: Alpine skiing requires strong legs , quick reflexes , and sharp turns at high speeds .

any sport or recreational activity that is typically played or practiced during the winter months and often involves snow or ice like snowboarding

Ex: The athlete won a gold medal in her favorite winter sport .
athlete [noun]

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

Ex: Despite his age , the athlete continued to dominate in tennis .
to ski [verb]

to move on snow on two sliding bars that are worn on the feet

Ex: Families may gather to ski together during winter vacations in mountainous regions .
snowy [adjective]

‌(of a period of time or weather) having or bringing snow

Ex: The forecast warns of a snowy week ahead , so residents should be careful on the roads .
hill [noun]

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

Ex: The cycling race included a tough hill climb .
special [adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: Their special relationship blossomed into a deep and meaningful friendship over the years .
ski [noun]

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

Ex: He carefully adjusted the bindings on his skis to ensure a secure fit before hitting the slopes .
boot [noun]

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

Ex: She left her muddy boots at the entrance and put on slippers .
to watch [verb]

to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time

Ex: The audience eagerly watched the actors on stage during the play .
mountain [noun]

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

Ex: The mountain provided a natural barrier between the two valleys .
popular [adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: Tennis is a popular sport in many countries around the world .
race [noun]

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

Ex: The marathon is the longest race I 've ever run .
olympic [adjective]

related to or associated with the Olympic Games

type [noun]

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

Ex: In the animal kingdom , the lion belongs to the type of big cats .
downhill [adverb]

in a downward direction, typically toward the lower point of a hill

Ex: The sled glided downhill , propelled by the force of gravity .
straight [adverb]

in or along a direct line, without bending or deviation

Ex: He threw the dart straight at the bullseye with perfect aim .
slalom [noun]

a downhill race over a winding course defined by upright poles

turn [noun]

a place in a road, river, etc. where it bends

Ex: The scenic route features a beautiful turn that offers a panoramic view of the valley .
pole [noun]

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

Ex: The athlete gripped the pole tightly before launching into the air .
skill [noun]

an ability to do something well, especially after training

Ex: The chef 's skill in culinary arts resulted in mouthwatering dishes .
quick [adjective]

taking a short time to move, happen, or be done

Ex: The runner sprinted with quick strides towards the finish line .
curved [adjective]

having a shape that is rounded or bent rather than straight

Ex: The crescent moon hung low in the sky with its curved shape.
helmet [noun]

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

Ex: The firefighter ’s heavy-duty helmet shielded him from falling debris .
goggles [noun]

a type of eyewear that are designed to protect the eyes from harm

Ex: Safety goggles are required in the lab to prevent eye injuries.
safety [noun]

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

Ex: The park installed new lighting and surveillance cameras to improve safety for visitors .

to reduce the strength of something or keep it within limits

Ex: The government implemented measures to control the spread of the virus .

the position that someone or something faces, points, or moves toward

Ex: He turned in the direction of the exit as the movie came to an end .
course [noun]

an area of land or water used for races, sports, and other similar activities

Ex: The equestrian course featured a series of jumps and obstacles , testing both horse and rider 's agility and precision .
steep [adjective]

(of a surface) having a sharp slope or angle, making it difficult to climb or walk up

Ex: The steep driveway made it difficult for cars to climb in icy conditions .
meter [noun]

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

Ex: The flagpole stands at a height of 10 meters .
long [adjective]

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

Ex: The long distance between their homes didn't deter them from maintaining a close friendship.
bravery [noun]

the quality of being willing to face danger, fear, or difficulty with resolve and courage

Ex: His bravery in battle was praised by his comrades .
to win [verb]

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

Ex: Did the home team win the basketball game last night ?
time [noun]

the recorded duration or measurement of how long an event or task takes to complete, often used in sports or competitions to track performance

Ex: The runner crossed the finish line with a time of exactly 1:59:30 , qualifying for the finals .

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

Ex: The Olympic Games promote unity and sportsmanship among nations .
Austria [noun]

a country in the southern part of Central Europe

Ex: I did n't know that the official language of Austria is German .

a country in Western Central Europe, south of Germany

Ex: The Rhine Falls in Switzerland is the largest waterfall in Europe .

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: The history of the United States includes significant events like the Civil War .

a unit of measurement used to express speed or velocity in the metric system, representing the distance traveled in kilometers over the course of one hour

Ex: The wind speed reached 80 kmph during the storm.