noun
Uncommon
Christie
KRIHS-tee
Christie (noun) means a fast ski turn made by swinging the skis sideways while keeping them parallel. Example: “She carved a clean christie down the steep slope.”
noun
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A fast ski turn made by swinging the skis sideways while keeping them parallel.
"She carved a clean christie down the steep slope."
How to use Christie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA skiing turn where you swing both skis sideways together to change direction.
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Word forms
- Plural
- christies
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Etymology
Named after the city of Kristiania, the former name of Oslo, Norway, where the turn is said to have originated.
Synonyms
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parallel turn
Rhymes for Christie
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What does “Christie” mean?
The word “Christie” means a fast ski turn made by swinging the skis sideways while keeping them parallel. In plain terms, a skiing turn where you swing both skis sideways together to change direction.
How do you pronounce “Christie”?
“Christie” is pronounced KRIHS-tee (/ˈkɹɪsti/ in IPA).
How do you use “Christie” in a sentence?
Here is “Christie” used in a sentence: “She carved a clean christie down the steep slope.”
What part of speech is “Christie”?
“Christie” is a noun.
Is “Christie” a common word?
“Christie” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is a Christie turn in skiing?
A Christie is a fast ski turn made by swinging the skis sideways while keeping them parallel to each other. It is a classic skiing technique used to change direction quickly while maintaining control and speed.
What is the difference between a Christie and a stem turn in skiing?
A Christie keeps the skis parallel throughout the turn, while a stem turn involves opening one ski outward into a V-shape before bringing them together. The Christie is generally considered a more advanced technique because it relies on parallel control rather than the wider stance of a stem turn.
Where does the ski term Christie come from?
Christie is generally understood to be a shortened form of "Christiania," the former name of Oslo, Norway, reflecting the turn's origins in Norwegian skiing technique. It refers specifically to the parallel-ski sideways swing used to change direction quickly.
