Definition

1. Verb:
   • To ski straight down a slope at high speed: "schuss" refers specifically to the act of skiing directly downhill in a fast, straight run, typically without turning.

Usage

• The verb "schuss" is used to describe a specific, rapid style of downhill skiing. It implies a direct, often steep, descent.
• It is an intransitive verb (it does not take a direct object). You "schuss down" a slope.

Examples

• Verb:
  • The experienced skier decided to schuss down the steep, open face of the mountain.
  • After the last turn, he found a clear path and schussed to the bottom of the hill.

Advanced Usage

• The word can function as a noun to describe the act or a trail suitable for such a run, though this is less common than its verb form.
  • Noun example: The final schuss to the lodge was exhilarating.

Variants and Related Words

• Schussboomer (n, informal): A skier who specializes in or is known for schussing.

Synonyms

• Ski straight down: A more descriptive phrase with the same meaning.
• Bomb (down) (informal): To descend a slope very quickly, often implying a lack of control compared to "schuss."

Verb

1. ski downhill