figure skate

/ˌfɪgjər skeɪt/
/ˈfɪgə skeɪt/
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Other forms: figure skating; figure skates; figure skated

Definitions of figure skate
  1. noun
    an ice skate worn for figure skating; has a slightly curved blade and a row of jagged points at the front of the blade
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    type of:
    ice skate
    skate consisting of a boot with a steel blade fitted to the sole
  2. verb
    dance on skates
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    types:
    spread-eagle
    execute a spread eagle on skates, with arms and legs stretched out
    type of:
    skate
    move along on skates
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