snowplow turn; snowplough turn; double-stem turn
A basic skiing turn where the skier forms a wedge (snowplow) with the skis to control speed and change direction. Technical term used in skiing instruction.
from German Pflugbogen
Beginners first practice the snowplow turn.
I skied down the gentle slope using snowplow turns.
Beginners first practice skiing using the snowplow turn.
I learned the snowplow turn at ski school.