speed skate
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of speed skate
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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Or, as Katie Couric ventured during the opening ceremony, their success could derive from the fact that Dutch people speed skate to work.
From Slate • Feb. 14, 2018
“My son Nike took home five medals last year, and Parker took home a few, too,” said Jeremy Campbell, the speed skate coach.
From Washington Times • Feb. 6, 2016
Campbell is the only inline speed skate coach in southwestern Idaho, and the Rollerdrome in Nampa is the only rink where a speed skate team can practice.
From Washington Times • Feb. 6, 2016
If that were any frostier, they'd have to speed skate to settle it.
From Time Magazine Archive
Hiroyasu Shimizu of Japan is a favorite to win the 500-m speed skate.
From Time Magazine Archive
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