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speed skate

American  

noun

  1. racing skate.


Etymology

Origin of speed skate

First recorded in 1890–95


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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

The Rollerdrome is the practice rink for some young world champion speed skaters, members of the Rollerdrome Rampage speed skate team.

From Washington Times ● Feb. 6, 2016

“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

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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