Skateboarding: meaning, definitions and examples

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skateboarding

 

[ หˆskeษชtbษ”หrdษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Hobbies
Context #1 | Noun

extreme sport

Skateboarding is a popular recreational activity and sport involving riding and performing tricks on a skateboard. It has evolved significantly from its early roots in the 1940s and 1950s, when it was primarily a means of transportation for surfers in California.

Synonyms

boarding, riding, skating.

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Word Description / Examples
skateboarding

Same as the first entry, a common and straightforward term specifically used for riding a skateboard.

  • She learned skateboarding at a young age.
  • Skateboarding competitions are fun to watch.
skating

Typically refers to ice skating or roller skating, but can also refer to skateboarding in less formal contexts. Can cause confusion since it has multiple meanings.

  • We went skating at the ice rink.
  • He enjoys skating at the local skate park.
boarding

A broader term that can refer to various activities involving boards, such as snowboarding or surfing. Does not specifically refer to skateboarding, so it might cause confusion if used in that context.

  • She enjoys boarding down the snowy slopes.
  • Boarding can be an exhilarating experience.
riding

A very general word that can refer to riding any vehicle or equipment, such as a bike, horse, or skateboard. It does not specifically indicate skateboarding, so context is necessary.

  • He loves riding his bike in the city.
  • Riding a skateboard takes a lot of skill.

Examples of usage

  • Tony Hawk is a legendary skateboarder known for his incredible tricks.
  • Skateboarding has been included in the Olympic Games since 2020.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To skateboard is to ride and perform tricks on a skateboard. It requires skill, balance, and coordination. Skateboarding can be done on various surfaces such as streets, skate parks, and ramps.

Synonyms

glide, ride, skate.

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Word Description / Examples
skateboarding

Used to describe the sport or activity of riding a skateboard. This word is often used when talking about the hobby, sport, or culture surrounding skateboards.

  • He spends every weekend skateboarding at the park.
  • Skateboarding has become really popular among teenagers.
skate

Refers to the activity of moving on skates, which include ice skates, roller skates, or skateboards. It can also be used to describe someone who is proficient in skating.

  • They love to skate on the frozen pond during winter.
  • He's been skating since he was a child.
ride

Commonly used to describe sitting on and controlling any form of transport, including skateboards, bicycles, or cars. It suggests the act of being carried along or moving on something.

  • Do you want to ride bikes to the beach today?
  • He decided to ride his skateboard to school.
glide

Refers to moving smoothly and effortlessly. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as describing how someone skates, dances, or even how an object moves.

  • She watched the skater glide across the ice.
  • The bird seemed to glide through the air without flapping its wings.

Examples of usage

  • She loves to skateboard in the park every weekend.
  • He skateboarded down the street performing impressive stunts.

Translations

Translations of the word "skateboarding" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น andar de skate

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค•เฅ‡เคŸเคฌเฅ‹เคฐเฅเคกเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Skateboarden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bermain skateboard

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะตะนั‚ะฑะพั€ะดะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jazda na deskorolce

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ฑใƒผใƒˆใƒœใƒผใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท faire du skateboard

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ andar en patineta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaykay yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šค์ผ€์ดํŠธ๋ณด๋“œ ํƒ€๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุฒู„ุฌ ุนู„ู‰ ุงู„ู„ูˆุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jรญzda na skateboardu

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jazda na skateboarde

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆป‘ๆฟ่ฟๅŠจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ voลพnja s skateboardom

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skateboarding

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะบะตะนั‚ะฑะพั€ะดะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ™แƒ”แƒ˜แƒขแƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ“แƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skeytbordinq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ andar en patineta

Etymology

The history of skateboarding can be traced back to the 1940s when surfers in California wanted something to do when the waves were flat. They attached roller skate wheels to a board and 'sidewalk surfed.' Over the years, skateboarding has evolved into a global phenomenon with its own subculture, fashion, and iconic figures like Tony Hawk. The sport has faced challenges and controversies but continues to thrive as an expression of creativity and athleticism.