Skying

Pronunciation: /ˈskaɪɪŋ/

Skying (noun)

  1. A movement or action that sends something up into the air, higher than expected.
  2. In some sports, a kick or throw that goes too high and is hard to control.

Examples

  • The skying of the ball surprised everyone.
  • His skying carried the ball above the goal.

Skying (verb)

  1. To send a ball or object upward so it rises too much and becomes difficult to catch or use.
  2. To rise or be lifted high into the air, often faster than expected.

Examples

  • He skied the pass and sent it too high.
  • They skied the ball, sending it too high for anyone to catch.