Piste (?), n. [F., fr. L. pisere, pinsere, pistum, to pound.] (Min.) The track or tread a horseman makes upon the ground he goes over. Johnson.

• (Skiing) a downhill trail.
  
• (Fencing) the field of play of a fencing match.
  
  Finnish
• point.
  
• full stop; period
  
  French
• a track or trail left by an animal or person.
  
• a lead in a police investigation.
  
• a runway for aircraft.
  
• a track on a recording.
  
• a racecourse.
  
• a ring in a circus.
  
• the floor used for various activities such as dancing, skating, or fencing.