figure skate
noun
a shoe skate used in figure skating, especially one having a blade shorter than that of a racing skate, usually not extending beyond the toe or heel, and with notches or sawteeth on the curved forward edge.
- Compare racing skate.
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Even if you have no intention of putting a stick in your hands, hockey skates are a good option for newcomers because they tend to be constructed a bit wider than figure skates, which gives you more of a sturdy feel on your feet.
Best ice skates: Stay comfortable and in control on the ice | PopSci Commerce Team | March 4, 2021 | Popular-ScienceI also figure-skated competitively for about 10 years—I got to figure-skate in the show during the pageant!
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