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cross-country skiing in American English 1. the activity of skiing across open country for pleasure 2. the sport of racing on skis across open country cross-country skiing in American Englishnounthe sport of skiing across the countryside, often through woods and usually on relatively flat terrain, using narrow skis with boots that can be raised off the ski at the heel when striding Also called: ski touring Derived forms cross-country skier noun Examples of 'cross-country skiing' in a sentencecross-country skiing I like cross-country skiing for exercise, and to get away from things.No change there, given this was cross-country skiing.There's more than 300km of cross-country skiing.One competitor in the cross-country skiing wore shorts because it was so warm.Russia won five medals in men's cross-country skiing, including one gold.Those in the first - cross-country skiing, for instance - are as gentle as falling flakes.Her favourite gadget is the ski walker, which offers an approximation of cross-country skiing.Parkland around the complex will offer cross-country skiing and ice-skating in the winter.If you don't like saunas or cross-country skiing, options are limited.Sledging, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are also on offer.Winter activities include cross-country skiing, ice fishing, dogsledding or snowshoeing. |