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skating

n.
US //ˈskeɪtɪŋ// UK //skˈeɪtɪŋ// skat·ing
  1. 1 activity or sport (n.)
    A2 Elementary Sport

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

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

    Example

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

    Example

    Competitive figure skating requires a rare combination of athletic power, precise balance, and artistic expression during the long programme.
    • ice skating
    • rollerblading
  2. 2 skiing technique (n.)
    C1 Advanced Technical Sport

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

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

    Example

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

    Example

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

Last updated June 20, 2026