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Moguls: meaning, definitions and examples

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moguls

 

[ ˈmoʊ.ɡəlz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

skiing

Moguls are bumps or mounds of compacted snow on a ski slope that skiers must navigate around or over. They are created naturally as skiers carve turns in the snow, causing the snow to pile up and form these obstacles.

Examples of usage

  • Many skiers enjoy the challenge of skiing moguls.
  • It takes skill and precision to navigate moguls smoothly.
  • The mogul run is known for its difficult terrain.

Translations

Translations of the word "moguls" in other languages:

🇵🇹 magnatas

🇮🇳 महारथी

🇩🇪 Magnaten

🇮🇩 mogul

🇺🇦 магнати

🇵🇱 magnaci

🇯🇵 大物 (ōmono)

🇫🇷 magnats

🇪🇸 magnates

🇹🇷 mogul

🇰🇷 거물 (geomul)

🇸🇦 أباطرة (abāṭira)

🇨🇿 magnáti

🇸🇰 magnáti

🇨🇳 大亨 (dàhēng)

🇸🇮 magnati

🇮🇸 magnátar

🇰🇿 магнаттар

🇬🇪 მაგნატები (magnatebi)

🇦🇿 maqnatlar

🇲🇽 magnates

Etymology

The term 'moguls' originated from the German word 'mugel,' which means small hill or mound. The use of the term in skiing dates back to the early 1960s when skiers began to refer to the bumpy terrain as moguls. Today, moguls are a common feature on many ski slopes and are a popular challenge for skiers seeking excitement and skill development.

See also: mogul.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,785 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.