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skating

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/

skating means: Moving over ice or ground while wearing boots with blades or wheels.

noun

MOVING ON SKATESA2

Moving over ice or ground while wearing boots with blades or wheels.

  • Skating on the frozen pond was fun.
  • Her skating became smoother with practice.
  • Skating across the rough ground was difficult.

Common phrases: ice skating, roller skating

SKATE SPORTA2

A sport in which people move on ice or ground wearing boots with blades or wheels.

  • Figure skating is her favorite sport.
  • He won a medal in speed skating.
  • The skating competition starts tomorrow.

Common phrases: figure skating, speed skating

SIDEWAYS PUSHINGC2

Moving forward by pushing your feet outward to each side, as people do on ice.

  • Skating helped the skier move faster.
  • The instructor demonstrated the skating technique on flat snow.
  • A wider skating stride gave her more power.

Common phrases: skating technique, skating stride

Questions about skating

What does skating mean?

Moving over ice or ground while wearing boots with blades or wheels.

What is skating in other languages?

Türkçe: paten kayma · Español: patinaje · Français: patinage · Deutsch: Schlittschuhlaufen · Italiano: pattinaggio · 日本語: スケート

How do you pronounce skating?

It is pronounced /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/.

How do you use skating in a sentence?

Skating on the frozen pond was fun. Her skating became smoother with practice.

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