wedeln

[ veyd-ln ]

noun

1. a skiing technique first developed in Austria in the 1950s that consists of high-speed turns made in succession with both skis parallel while not noticeably setting the ski edges on a slope.

wedeln

/ ˈveɪdəln /

noun

1. a succession of high-speed turns performed in skiing

Word History and Origins

Origin of wedeln¹

1955–60; < German: literally, wagging (the tail)

Word History and Origins

Origin of wedeln¹

from German, literally: to wag

Example Sentences

But Johann Wedeln fared little better, as we shall see; for after the doctor's strange death, he said openly everywhere, he would never rest till the accursed witch was burned.

From Project Gutenberg

None were there to help him, for the state prosecutor and Wedeln had made off to Stargard as quick as they could go, and Sheriff Sparling was still hiding in the bush.

From Project Gutenberg

I must notify these symptoms, for the corpses of many of Sidonia's victims presented the same appearances; as the corpse of the reverend David—item, Joachim Wedeln of Cremzow—item/, Doctor Schwalenberg of Stargard, and Duke Philip II., and lastly, the abbess, Magdalena von Petersdorf.

From Project Gutenberg