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ski
1. 
a. one of a pair of wood, metal, or plastic runners that are used for gliding over snow. Skis are commonly attached to shoes for sport, but may also be used as landing gear for aircraft, etc.
b. (as modifier): a ski boot
2. a water-ski
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They use special equipment adapted to disabled skiers, such as the ``bi-ski,'' like a chair with two asymmetric skis on the bottom and a place for the rider's feet.
This is for the athlete who doesn't possess adequate gradation of control, lower extremity strength or coordination to keep the skis parallel.
As you plunge down, the disk spins in an opposite direction beneath your skis.
 
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