skating

n. the activity of moving on ice or a hard surface using boots with blades or wheels.

n. the action or sport of gliding across a surface using ice skates, roller skates, or inline skates.

“We went skating on the frozen lake during our winter holiday.”

“Competitive figure skating requires a rare combination of athletic power, precise balance, and artistic expression during the long programme.”

n. a way of skiing where you push your skis out to the side to move faster.

n. a method of cross-country skiing propulsion involving diagonal pushes similar to the motion of an ice skater.

“The athlete used a skating technique to gain speed on the flat part of the trail.”

“Modern cross-country racers often prefer the skating technique over the classic style because it allows for significantly higher speeds on groomed tracks.”

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