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stem turn
noun
, Skiing.
- a turn in which a skier stems one ski in the direction to be turned and brings the other ski around so that both skis are parallel.
stem turn
noun
- skiing a turn in which the heel of one ski is stemmed and the other ski is brought parallel Also calledstem
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Word History and Origins
Origin of stem turn1
First recorded in 1930–35
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Example Sentences
From a cautious left traverse, a lifted stem turn gave her time to concentrate her full attention on the route ahead.
From Project Gutenberg
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