Meaning of the word skating in English

What does skating mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

skating

US /ˈskeɪ.t̬ɪŋ/

UK /ˈskeɪ.tɪŋ/

the activity or sport of gliding over a surface on skates

Example:

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She loves ice skating in the winter.

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Roller skating is a fun way to exercise.

Synonym:

gliding sliding

gliding over a surface on skates

Example:

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The children were skating on the frozen pond.

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He enjoyed skating down the street on his rollerblades.