roller-skate

or roll·er·skate

[roh-ler-skeyt]

verb (used without object), roll·er-skat·ed, roll·er-skat·ing.

to glide about by means of roller skates.

Origin of roller-skate

First recorded in 1870–75; v. use of roller skate

Related formsroller skater, nounroll·er·skat·er, noun

roller skate

noun

a form of skate with four wheels or rollers instead of a runner, for use on a sidewalk or other surface offering traction.

Origin of roller skate

An Americanism dating back to 1860–65

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Examples from the Web for roller-skate

Historical Examples of roller-skate

"Well, I guess he won't get in the way of your roller-skate wagon again," said Mrs. Bunker.
Six Little Bunkers at Aunt Jo's
Laura Lee Hope
The one shown was pivoted to a roller-skate wheel which in turn was fastened to a metal standard.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2
Various
Then they carefully sat down on the board to which were fastened the roller-skate wheels.
Six Little Bunkers at Uncle Fred's
Laura Lee Hope
The roller-skate wagon went faster than the junkman's horse.
Six Little Bunkers at Aunt Jo's
Laura Lee Hope

British Dictionary definitions for roller-skate

roller skate

noun

a boot or shoe with four small wheels attached that enable the wearer to glide swiftly over a floor or other surface

a device having clamps or straps for attaching such wheels to a boot or shoe

verb roller-skate

(intr) to move on roller skates

Derived Formsroller skater, noun

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