Ski Jumping

Pronunciation: /ski ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/

Definitions of ski jumping

noun a sport in which a skier goes down a take-off ramp and jumps as far as possible before landing on a steeply sloped landing hill

Example Sentences

A1 Ski jumping is a winter sport.

A2 I watched ski jumping on TV last weekend.

B1 Competing in ski jumping requires a lot of skill and practice.

B2 The ski jumping competition was held in a picturesque mountain setting.

C1 The athlete's technique in ski jumping was flawless.

C2 Ski jumping at the professional level involves high speeds and great precision.

Examples of ski jumping in a Sentence

formal Ski jumping is a popular winter sport that requires skill and precision.

informal I love watching ski jumping competitions on TV, it's so exciting!

slang Those ski jumpers are really sending it off the hill today!

figurative In life, sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith like in ski jumping.

Grammatical Forms of ski jumping

• past tense: ski jumped
• plural: ski jumpers
• comparative: more ski jumping
• superlative: most ski jumping
• present tense: ski jump
• future tense: will ski jump
• perfect tense: have ski jumped
• continuous tense: is ski jumping
• singular: ski jumper
• positive degree: ski jump
• infinitive: to ski jump
• gerund: ski jumping
• participle: ski jumped

Origin and Evolution of ski jumping

First Known Use: 1808 year

Language of Origin: Norwegian

Story behind the word: The origin of ski jumping can be traced back to the early days of skiing in Norway.

Evolution of the word: The term 'ski jumping' originally referred to the act of jumping on skis for fun or as a form of transportation. Over time, it evolved into a competitive sport with designated ski jumping hills and organized competitions.