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wax skis [1 record]

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Record 1 1975-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Skiing and Snowboarding
OBS

the purpose of using wax is to reduce the friction between the bottom of the skis and the snow. This allows for greater maneuverability of the skis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ski et surf des neiges
DEF

enduire de fart.

OBS

fart : cire dont on enduit la semelle des skis pour les empêcher d'adhérer à la neige.

Spanish

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