verb (used without object)
noun
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a boot having a steel blade fitted to the sole to enable the wearer to glide swiftly over ice
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the steel blade on such a boot or shoe
verb
Other Word Forms
- ice skater noun
- ice-skater noun
Etymology
Origin of ice skate1
First recorded in 1895–1900
Origin of ice-skate1
First recorded in 1945–50; v. use of ice skate
Example Sentences
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The youngest fell through first after trying to "ice skate" on the layer of ice on the water, Hangaman said, adding that the two older boys then jumped in after him.
From BBC
Others have enjoyed their snow day by getting out the sleds or ice skates.
From BBC
Torvill and Dean, who won Olympic gold at the 1984 Winter Games in Sarajevo and clinched multiple world and European titles, were knighted for their contribution to ice skating.
From Barron's
The 23-year-old has since represented Great Britain in international ice skating, saying the sport has "changed his life".
From BBC
It’s something that you either have or don’t have, and long before I knew him I’m watching he and Shelley Long be freaking brilliant together, like ice skating, with such precision.
From Los Angeles Times
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