skating
ˈskeɪtɪŋ
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Definition of skating - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
ice rinkthe activity of moving on skates
  • Skating is a popular winter activity.
roller skating
2.
skateboardingUSperforming tricks and maneuvers on a skateboardUS
  • Skating at the park can be a thrilling experience..
boarding skateboarding
3.
winter racingTECH.skiing method that copies the side-to-side sliding motion used on iceTECH.
  • He mastered the skating technique in skiing.
gliding sliding

Adjective

1.
movementmoving smoothly and quickly
  • The car made a skating turn on the icy road.
gliding sliding
2.
sportsrelated to movement on ice or roller surfaces
  • He wore his skating shoes to the rink.
gliding rolling sliding
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Expressions with skating

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activity of skating on inline skates
Inline skating is a fun way to exercise.
related to activities on ice rinks or competitions
The ice-skating competition was thrilling.
place for ice skating activities
We went to the ice skating rink yesterday.
facility with a surface for ice skating
They went to the skating rink every weekend to practice their ice skating routines..
involving skating without restrictions or set patterns
The event featured a free skating segment where skaters could showcase their creativity.
ski travel using a skating-like stride, common in distance events
She switched to ski skating to go faster on the flat track.

Origin of skating

Dutch, schaats (stilt) + -ing (action)

Terms with skating included in their meaning

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skating
people who skate using shoes with wheels
skating
move on ice or ground using skates
skating
act of moving on skates
skating equipment
shoe with a blade attached used for gliding on ice
sport
area of ice for skating
sports
building for ice or roller skating
sports
boot with small wheels for skating
sports
activity of skating using rollerblades

Examples of skating in a sentence

  • She enjoys skating at the local rink every weekend.
  • Skating with friends is his favorite hobby.
  • She spends hours skating in the empty parking lot.
  • Skating is essential for cross-country skiing races.
  • He improved his skiing by practicing the skating technique.
  • She made a skating motion across the dance floor.

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  1. French:patinage, en glissant, ...
  2. German:Schlittschuhlaufen, schnelle Bewegung, ...
  3. Italian:pattinaggio, scivolante, ...
  4. Spanish:patinaje, deslizante, ...
  5. Portuguese:patinagem, deslizante, ...
  6. Chinese:滑冰, 滑行般的, ...
  7. Japanese:スケート, 滑る, ...
  8. Arabic:تزلج, مُنْسَاب, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַחְלָקָה, מַחְלִיק, ...
  10. Russian:катание на коньках, скользящий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:катання на ковзанах, ковзний, ...
  12. Hindi:स्केटिंग, फिसलता हुआ, ...
skate
skeɪt
skate: shoe with a metal blade for ice gliding
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Definition of skate - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
ice skateshoe with a metal blade for ice gliding
  • She laced up her skate for the ice rink.
blade ice skate
2.
roller skateshoe with wheels for ground gliding
  • He put on his skate and rolled down the street.
roller skate

Verb

intr.
1.
skatingmove on ice or ground using skates
  • She loves to skate on the frozen lake.
glide slide
2.
skateboardinguse a skateboard to move
  • He skates to school every morning.
glide roll
3.
no penaltyUSget away with something without consequencesUS
  • He skated on the charges due to lack of evidence.
dodge escape evade
4.
avoidanceavoid discussing a difficult subject
  • She skated over the topic during the meeting.
dodge sidestep
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Images of skate

  • skate: shoe with a metal blade for ice gliding
    shoe with a metal blade for ice gliding
  • skate: shoe with wheels for ground gliding
    shoe with wheels for ground gliding
  • skate: type of fish with a flat body and large fins
    type of fish with a flat body and large fins

Expressions with skate

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move on skates in a circular path
They love to skate around the park.
pass or succeed with minimal effort
He managed to skate by in his exams without much studying.
do something risky that could cause trouble or danger
If you lie to her again, you skate on thin ice.
deal with a topic superficially
He tends to skate over important details..
pass or succeed easily without much effort
He managed to skate through the exam without studying much..
glide over ice using ice skates
She loves to ice skate every winter.

Origin of skate

Old Norse, skata (flatfish)

Examples of skate in a sentence

  • The skate was sharp and ready for use.
  • She laced up her skate for the competition.
  • The skate was missing a wheel, making it unusable.
  • We went for a skate after school.
  • Their evening skate ended when the rink closed.
  • Fishermen often catch skate in their nets.

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  1. French:patin, patiner, ...
  2. German:Schlittschuh, Schlittschuh laufen, ...
  3. Italian:pattino, pattinare, ...
  4. Spanish:patín, patinar, ...
  5. Portuguese:patim, patinar, ...
  6. Chinese:冰鞋, 滑行, ...
  7. Japanese:スケート靴, スケートをする, ...
  8. Arabic:حِذاء تَزَلُّج, تَزَلَّجَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַחְלִיק, לְהַחְלִיק, ...
  10. Russian:коньки, кататься, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ковзани, кататися, ...
  12. Hindi:आइस स्केट, स्केटिंग करना, ...
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