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Skating

/ˈskeɪtɪŋ/

To move along a surface (ice or ground) using skates.

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📖 Definitions of "Skating"

verb

1
To move along a surface (ice or ground) using skates.
2
To skateboard
3
To use the skating technique.
4
To get away with something; to be acquitted of a crime for which one is manifestly guilty.

noun

1
The action of moving along a surface (ice or ground) using skates.
2
The sport of moving along a surface using skates.
3
A method of propulsion, where one moves similar to how a skater propels themselves. A technique in skiing, where a ski is planted diagonally, to push off of, and one slides forward on the ski facing straight foward, and then repeats the process with the swapping of the feet's actions.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Skating"

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Word	Definition
skaternoun	A person who skates.
skiingnoun	(sports) A group of sports using skis as primary equipment.
skinoun	One of a pair of long flat runners designed for gliding over snow or water.
snowboardingnoun	The sport of sliding downhill on a snowboard.
skidnoun	An out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car or other vehicle.
sportnoun	(countable, uncountable) Any activity that uses physical exertion or skills competitively under a set of rules that is not based on aesthetics.
toenoun	Each of the five digits on the end of the human foot.
slidingnoun	The motion of something that slides.
slidenoun	(ergative) To (cause to) move in continuous contact with a surface.
slippingnoun	The act of something that slips; a slip; a skidding or sudden loosening motion.
slippagenoun	A lessening of performance or achievement.
downhillnoun	Down a slope.
rinknoun	A sheet of ice prepared for playing certain sports, such as hockey or curling.
slipnoun	(intransitive) To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.
smoothnoun	Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough.
icenoun	Water in frozen (solid) form.
platenoun	A slightly curved but almost flat dish from which food is served or eaten.
figurenoun	A drawing or diagram conveying information.
dancingnoun	The activity of taking part in a dance.
tonguenoun	The flexible muscular organ in the mouth that is used to move food around, for tasting and that is moved into various positions to modify the flow of air from the lungs in order to produce different sounds in speech.