ski pole

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skee pohl]
- /ski poʊl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skee pohl]
- /ski poʊl/

Definitions of ski pole words

noun ski pole a slender pole or stick, usually with a metal point at one end, a loop for the hand at the other, and a disk near the lower end to prevent its sinking into snow, used in skiing to gain momentum, maintain balance, execute certain jumps, etc. 1
noun ski pole either of a pair of light poles with a sharp metal tip surmounted by a projecting ring: used by skiers to gain speed and as a help in climbing and keeping their balance 0

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Origin of ski pole

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25

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Parts of speech for Ski pole

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ski pole popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

ski pole usage trend in Literature

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