Word Noun
skateboard
n.
countable
A2 Elementary US /ˈskeɪtˌbɔɹd/ UK /skˈeɪtbɔːd/ skate·board UK spelling skateboarded, skateboards
Definition
n.a short, narrow board with four wheels on the bottom. You stand on it and push with one foot to move along the ground.
n.a narrow board mounted on four wheels, used for transportation or performing stunts. Typically consists of a deck, trucks, and wheels.
Examples
“He rides his skateboard to school every morning.”
“The city built a new park with ramps and rails specifically for people who ride a skateboard.”
“While early designs were simple wooden planks, the modern skateboard features a laminated maple deck with a concave shape to provide the rider with better control during technical maneuvers.”
Usage
Commonly used with the verbs 'ride', 'push', or 'flip'.
Etymology
From skate + board.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Frequent
Updated