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
An Americanism dating back to 1860–65
First recorded in 1870–75; v. use of roller skate
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But as the group connected with other skate-centric communities, including the inline and roller skate group the Skate Hunnies, its size and network began to grow.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2024
Anderson, who loved to roller skate and attend Michigan State basketball games, was studying to become a doctor because she wanted to help others, her grandfather, Dwayne Thomas, said in a telephone interview.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 14, 2023
She loved to roller skate and enjoyed attending Michigan State basketball games, Mr. Thomas said.
From New York Times • Feb. 14, 2023
But "Running Up That Hill" isn't employed merely to set a tone or place us in an era, like neon roller skate wheels or Scrunchies.
From Salon • May 30, 2022
Across the street a girl new in the neighborhood skated up and down the sidewalk on one roller skate.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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