Skating: meaning, definitions and examples

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skating

 

[ ˈskeɪtɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

on ice

The action or sport of gliding on skates.

Synonyms

ice skating, skateboarding

Examples of usage

  • He fell while skating on the frozen pond.
  • She enjoys figure skating competitions.
  • We went skating at the indoor rink.
Context #2 | Noun

on wheels

The action or sport of moving on skates with wheels attached.

Synonyms

rollerblading

Examples of usage

  • They organized a roller skating party.
  • He practiced inline skating in the park.
Context #3 | Verb

action

To move on skates.

Synonyms

glide, slide

Examples of usage

  • She was skating gracefully on the ice.
  • He enjoys skating in the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "skating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 patinação

🇮🇳 स्केटिंग

🇩🇪 Skaten

🇮🇩 berseluncur

🇺🇦 катання на ковзанах

🇵🇱 jazda na łyżwach

🇯🇵 スケート

🇫🇷 patinage

🇪🇸 patinaje

🇹🇷 paten kayma

🇰🇷 스케이팅

🇸🇦 التزلج

🇨🇿 bruslení

🇸🇰 korčuľovanie

🇨🇳 滑冰

🇸🇮 drsanje

🇮🇸 skauta

🇰🇿 коньки тебу

🇬🇪 სრიალი

🇦🇿 konki sürmə

🇲🇽 patinaje

Word origin

The word 'skating' originated from the Old Norse word 'skata', meaning 'skate', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'skat-', meaning 'to glide'. Skating has been a popular activity for centuries, evolving from early forms of ice skates made from bone to the modern ice skates and roller skates used today.

See also: skate, skater.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,588, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.