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skating

n. uncountable
A2 Elementary US //ˈskeɪtɪŋ// UK //skˈeɪtɪŋ// skat·ing

n. the activity or sport of moving on a smooth surface using boots with wheels or metal blades. You can do this on ice or on a hard floor.

n. the action or sport of gliding on a surface using specialized footwear equipped with blades or wheels. Often used as a gerund to describe the physical activity itself.


SIMPLE

We go skating at the park every weekend.

CONTEXTUAL

The local arena offers public skating sessions every Friday night during the winter months.

COMPLEX

While professional skating requires years of rigorous training to master complex jumps and spins, many people enjoy it as a simple form of cardiovascular exercise.

Synonyms
Usage

Uncountable when referring to the sport or activity in general; often functions as the subject or object of a sentence.

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