schuss
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Definition
- 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."