skibike

English

noun
Definitions
  • An analogue to a bicycle for downhill skiing, which has a frame similar to a bicycle's and with wheels replaced by skis, which may or may not include a seat, and may or may not include pegs in place of pedals (without pegs, one would stand on the rear ski)

Etymology

Compound from English ski + English bike (bicycle, l, motorcycle, short for motorbike).

Origin

English

bike

Gloss

bicycle, l, motorcycle, short for motorbike

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Modern world

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