Blading: meaning, definitions and examples

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blading

 

[ ˈbleɪdɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sport

The activity of rollerblading on streets, skate parks, or other surfaces.

Synonyms

rollerblading, skating.

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Word Description / Examples
blading

Best used when talking specifically about inline skating, often when discussing it informally or in a casual context.

  • We're going blading at the park this weekend.
  • I bought new wheels for my blading sessions.
rollerblading

Refers to inline skating, often used in more formal contexts or to provide clarity. This term can be used to describe the activity itself.

  • Rollerblading is a great way to stay fit.
  • She picked up rollerblading quickly and now practices every day.
skating

A general term that can refer to both skateboarding and various forms of skating, including roller skating and ice skating. Additional context is often needed to specify which type.

  • We went skating at the local rink.
  • Skating is a fun activity for all ages, whether it's on ice or on pavement.

Examples of usage

  • Many people enjoy blading in the park on weekends.
  • She fell down while blading and hurt her knee.
Context #2 | Noun

slang

The act of driving very fast.

Synonyms

racing, speeding.

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Word Description / Examples
blading

Typically used to describe the activity of rollerblading, which is skating on inline skates.

  • I've been blading around the park every morning for exercise.
  • She enjoys blading down the smooth pathways by the beach.
speeding

Usually associated with driving too fast, often illegally. This term has a negative connotation as it implies breaking the speed limit.

  • He got a ticket for speeding down the highway.
  • Speeding in residential areas is dangerous and can lead to accidents.
racing

Refers to competing in a speed contest, often associated with cars, bikes, or running.

  • They spent the afternoon racing each other with their new go-karts.
  • She's training hard for the upcoming marathon racing event.

Examples of usage

  • He was blading down the highway at 100 miles per hour.
  • They were caught blading through the city streets late at night.

Translations

Translations of the word "blading" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esgrima

🇮🇳 ब्लेडिंग

🇩🇪 Klingen

🇮🇩 pedang

🇺🇦 фехтування

🇵🇱 szermierka

🇯🇵 フェンシング

🇫🇷 escrime

🇪🇸 esgrima

🇹🇷 kılıç kullanma

🇰🇷 블레이딩

🇸🇦 المبارزة

🇨🇿 šerm

🇸🇰 šerm

🇨🇳 击剑

🇸🇮 sabljaštvo

🇮🇸 víglist

🇰🇿 семсерлесу

🇬🇪 ფარიკაობა

🇦🇿 qılıncoynatma

🇲🇽 esgrima

Etymology

The term 'blading' originated from the activity of rollerblading, which became popular in the 1990s as a recreational and sport activity. It is derived from the word 'blade', referring to the inline skates used for this activity. Over time, 'blading' has also been used as slang to describe driving very fast, likely due to the speed and agility associated with rollerblading.