skies

Noun

• the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
• plural of sky though essentially synonymous with singular form; the heavens; the firmament; the atmosphere.
• plural of skie.

Verb

Verb Forms: skies, skied, skying

• To be or become like the sky; to rise or lift high.
• throw or toss with a light motion
• move along on skis
• third-person singular simple present indicative of sky
• third-person singular simple present indicative of ski

Examples

• Every time his opponent played a powerful word, his confidence simply skies, making a comeback feel impossible.

Synonyms

flip, pitch, ski, sky, toss