Definition

1. Noun:
   • A carrier for holding skis on top of a vehicle: A "ski rack" is a device, typically a frame or set of bars, attached to the roof of a car or other vehicle, designed to securely transport skis.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We need to install the ski rack before our trip to the mountains.
  • The ski rack can hold up to four pairs of skis and poles.
  • Make sure the skis are fastened tightly to the ski rack.

Advanced Usage

• "to load/unload the ski rack": The action of placing skis onto or removing them from the roof-mounted carrier.
  • It took us ten minutes to load the ski rack with all our equipment.

Variants and Related Words

• Roof rack (n): A more general carrier system for a vehicle's roof, to which specialized attachments like a ski rack can be added.
  • The roof rack was already on the car, so we just bought the ski attachment.
• Ski carrier (n): A synonym for "ski rack".
• Snowboard rack (n): A similar device designed specifically for carrying snowboards.

Synonyms

• Ski carrier: A device for transporting skis.
• Roof-mounted ski holder: A descriptive term for a ski rack.

Related Phrases

• "fits most ski racks": A phrase commonly found on product packaging, indicating compatibility.
  • This locking mechanism fits most ski racks on the market.

Noun

1. a carrier for holding skis on top of a vehicle