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Ski vs Skateboard - What's the difference?

ski | skateboard |

In intransitive terms the difference between ski and skateboard

is that ski is to move on skis while skateboard is to use a skateboard.

ski

English

(wikipedia ski)

Noun

(en noun)
  • One of a pair of long flat runners designed for gliding over snow.
  • One of a pair of long flat runners designed for gliding over water pulled by a boat.

    • Derived terms

    * jet ski * skier * skiing * ski pole * ski resort * ski school * ski slope

    Verb

  • To move on skis.
  • To travel over (a slope etc.) on skis; travel on skis at (a place), especially as a sport.

    • Anagrams

    * ----

    skateboard

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia skateboard) (en noun)
  • A narrow, wooden or plastic platform mounted on pairs of wheels, on which one stands and propels oneself by pushing along the ground with one foot.

    • Derived terms

    * skateboard deck * skateboarding * skateboard truck * skateboard wheel

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To use a skateboard.