piste

• Существительное с двумя различными значениями: плоская прямоугольная площадка для фехтовальных поединков или лыжная трасса с плотно утрамбованным снегом.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a flat rectangular area used for fencing bouts, or a ski run that has been densely packed with snow.

1. Fencing stripC1formalsport

   A flat, rectangular area, typically 14 meters long and 2 meters wide, on which a fencing bout takes place.

   Фехтовальная дорожка

   • The fencers took their positions on the piste.
   • The referee signaled the start of the bout on the piste.
   • He was disqualified for stepping off the side of the piste.

   Synonymsstrip

2. B2formalsport

   A marked ski run or trail, typically with a surface of compacted snow.

   Лыжная трасса

   • The intermediate skiers enjoyed the wide, groomed piste.
   • A sign warned of an icy patch further down the piste.
   • They spent the afternoon skiing on the black diamond piste.

   Synonymsrunski runski trailslopetrail