Meaning of the word "ski jumping" in English

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ski jumping

US /ˈskiː ˌdʒʌmpɪŋ/
UK /ˈskiː ˌdʒʌmpɪŋ/
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Noun

1.

a winter sport in which competitors ski down a take-off ramp, jump, and attempt to land as far as possible down a hill

Example:
He trained for years to compete in ski jumping.
The Winter Olympics feature several ski jumping events.
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