单词 | powder hound |
释义 | > as lemmaspowder hound powder hound n. (a) (in the First World War (1914–18)) a dog trained to carry ammunition to troops in battle; (b) Skiing a person who skis or prefers to ski on powder snow (cf. hound n.1 4e). ΚΠ 1916 Washington Post 23 Apr. 7/2 The powder hounds have been trained by the Italian military authorities to carry ammunition to the fighting line. 1969 Portsmouth (New Hampsh.) Herald 16 Jan. 14/1 (advt.) The super ski for powder hounds,..hugs slopes in deepest powder. 2001 Ski Feb. 4 (advt.) The narrow, quick stance of the fall-line bump skier, or powder hound darting through the glades. < as lemmas |
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