Word
skateboarding
Phoneticsskate·board·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈskeɪtˌbɔɹdɪŋ/
UK/skˈeɪtbɔːdɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the sport or activity of riding on a short board with small wheels. You move by pushing one foot against the ground while the other stays on the board.
n. the activity or sport of riding and performing tricks on a skateboard. Often associated with urban subcultures and competitive extreme sports.
Examples
“He spends every weekend skateboarding at the local park.”
“Skateboarding became an official Olympic sport in 2020, reflecting its transition from a street hobby to a professional discipline.”
“While many view skateboarding as a mere recreational pastime, it requires significant physical coordination and a nuanced understanding of weight distribution to execute complex technical maneuvers safely.”
Examples
simple
“He spends every weekend skateboarding at the local park.”
contextual
“Skateboarding became an official Olympic sport in 2020, reflecting its transition from a street hobby to a professional discipline.”
complex
“While many view skateboarding as a mere recreational pastime, it requires significant physical coordination and a nuanced understanding of weight distribution to execute complex technical maneuvers safely.”
Usage
Typically functions as an uncountable gerund noun to describe the activity as a whole.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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