skating

/skeɪdɪŋ/
/ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
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Other forms: skatings

Definitions of skating
  1. noun
    the sport of gliding on skates
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    ice skating
    skating on ice
    roller skating
    skating on wheels
    skateboarding
    the sport of skating on a skateboard
    speed skating
    competitive skating on speed skates (usually around an oval course)
    figure skating
    ice skating where the skates trace outlines of selected figures
    rollerblading
    skating using Rollerblades
    type of:
    athletics, sport
    an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
Pronunciation
US
/skeɪdɪŋ/
UK
/ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
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