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    Alternative Term for Quiver?

    Skiers who own and use more than one pair of skis usually refer to their multiple skis as a quiver. Even skiers who only own one pair of skis sometimes use the phrase "one ski quiver." The term quiver originally referred to the case which held an archer's arrows. Metonymy, the close association...
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    • archer's arrows arsenal of skis collection of skis metonymy one ski quiver quiver as a metaphor for a collection of skis ski quiver skis with variety of performance characteristics “frontside” skis and “backside” skis
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    • Forum: Hardgoods: Skis, Bindings, Poles, and More
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