roller-skate
or roll·er·skate
[ roh-ler-skeyt ]
/ ˈroʊ lərˌskeɪt /
|
verb (used without object), roll·er-skat·ed, roll·er-skat·ing.
to glide about by means of roller skates.
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Nearby words
roller rink, roller skate, roller towel, roller-blind shutter, roller-coaster, roller-skate, rollerball, rollerblade, rolliche, rollick, rollicking
Origin of roller-skate
First recorded in 1870–75; v. use of roller skate
Related forms
roller skater, nounroll·er·skat·er, nounDefinition for roller-skate (2 of 2)
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
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"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 HopeThe roller-skate wagon went faster than the junkman's horse.
Six Little Bunkers at Aunt Jo's|Laura Lee HopeThe one shown was pivoted to a roller-skate wheel which in turn was fastened to a metal standard.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2|Various
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 Forms
roller skater, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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