klistern.
/ˈklɪstə/ Skiing.
A soft wax for applying to the running surface of skis to facilitate movement, used esp. in warm weather.
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1936 B. Lunn tr. F. Hallberg & H. Mückenbrünn Compl. Bk. Ski-ing iv. 39 We specially recommend the following waxes: Ostbye (Medium..Klister); Bratlie (Nysnö..Klister).
1948 P. Lunn Ski-ing Primer xix. 95 Klister..is generally sold in tubes. There are many brands.
1951 S. Engen & M. Atwater Ski with Sverre xi. 94 For wet snow, well above freezing, use a soft klister type wax.
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