waterskied

Glided behind boat

Waterskied is the past tense of waterski, meaning to glide across water on skis while being towed by a motorboat: We waterskied all afternoon on the lake.

The activity requires balance, speed, and a driver who knows when to slow down.

technique

slalom

Ski race through gates

hydrofoil · cutting · spray · bindings · wetsuit · gloves · jump · pyramids · release

summer

vacation

Leisure time away

suntan · sunscreen · holiday · weekend · resort · beach · tropical · getaway · leisure · recreation

speed

velocity

Directed rate of motion

whiz · zoom · spray · wake · throttle · planing · gliding · skimming · pull · drag

lake

reservoir

Large water storage basin

  • riverLarge flowing watercourse
  • bayPartially enclosed water
  • glassTransparent solid from sand

chop · waves · wake · shoreline · dock · marina · cove · inlet

balance

equilibrium

State of balance

posture · centering · steadiness · lean · recovery · wobble

Opposites
water activity mode

waterskieddrowned

Died by submersion

swam · sank · dove · snorkeled · waded

seasonal/surface type

waterskiedskied

Traveled on snow runners

snowboarded · sledded

activity vs. inactivity

waterskiedlounged

Rested in relaxed posture

rested

Family

waterski, waterskiing, waterskis, waterskier, waterskiers

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G