Definition of Cross-country skiing

1. Noun. The sport of skiing across the countryside (rather than downhill).

Generic synonyms: Skiing

Definition of Cross-country skiing

1. Noun. An endurance sport and method of getting about involving travelling on skis, uphill as well as downhill . ¹

2. Noun. A leisure activity using cross-country skis and ski poles for traversing natural terrain during winter. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cross-country Skiing

cross-caps
cross-channel
cross-check
cross-compatible
cross-compiler
cross-compilers
cross-console emulation
cross-contaminate
cross-contamination
cross-correlation
cross-correlations
cross-country
cross-country jumping
cross-country riding
cross-country skiing (current term)
cross-cousin
cross-cultural
cross-cultural comparison
cross-cultural psychiatry
cross-cut bur
cross-division
cross-dressers
cross-examination
cross-examine
cross-examiner
cross-eye

Literary usage of Cross-country skiing

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Adventure Guide to the Pacific Northwest by Don Young, Marjorie Young (1999)
"The cross-country skiing season generally runs from Thanksgiving to Easter. For current skiing conditions, contact the park's snow phone: « 916/926-8686. ..."

2. Adventure Guide to the Chesapeake Bay by Barbara Radcliffe Rogers, Stillman Rogers (2000)
"Cross-Country Skiing More than 12 miles of trails in Savage River State ... Although the Monroe Run Trail is sometimes suggested for cross-country skiing ..."

3. Adventure Guide Germany by Henk Bekker (2005)
"Cross-Country Skiing The Füssen area is considered one of the best in Germany ... It allows cross-country skiing at a high altitude with wonderful views and ..."

4. Adventure Guide to Venice & the Veneto by Marissa Fabris (2005)
"Auronzo di Cadore and Misurina are part of Cortina's circuit on the Dolomiti Superski network and thus are well connected by bus. Cross-Country Skiing: ..."

5. The Trans Canada Trail in Quebec by Yves Seguin, Jean Pare (2004)
"P6 [Km 2O] This paying parking lot (from mid-May to mid- October and during winter for cross-country skiing) is located near the Domaine Mackenzie-King. ..."

6. Montreal by Ulysses Travel Guides Staff (2004)
"Cross-Country Skiing Montreal is full of places that are easily accessible by bus or metro where you can enjoy lovely skiing excursions in settings that ..."

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