ski jump

noun

1. a snow-covered chute or slide at the side of a hill or built up on top of the hill, the base of the chute having a horizontal ramp that enables a skier to speed down the chute, take off at the end of the ramp, and land further down the hill.
2. a jump made by a skier from a ski jump.

verb (used without object)

1. to execute or make a ski jump.

ski jump

noun

1. a high ramp overhanging a slope from which skiers compete to make the longest jump

verb

1. intr to perform a ski jump

Derived Forms

• ski jumper, noun

Other Words From

• ski jumper noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of ski jump¹

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

The slope of decline is steeper than a ski jump at the Sochi Olympics.

From Salon

While all share the commonality of being unconventional competitors in a space where they’re considered to be a rarity, bobsledding and ski jumping originated as European sports.

From Salon

A portion of the roadway has a drop so severe that locals refer to it as “the ski jump.”

From Los Angeles Times

But an “imminent road closure” will take place over the next month to address a “severe drop” in the roadway that locals call “the ski jump,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

The sleepy socialist town built new alpine and Nordic ski trails, ski jumps, bobsled and luge runs, a skating rink, dozens of apartment blocks and numerous hotels.

From Seattle Times

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