skating

Intransitive VerbTransitive Verb[U] Uncountable

pl: nullpast: skatedpp: skateding: skatingcomp: nullsup: null

The word carries a strong sense of fluidity and effortless glide. It suggests a transition from friction-heavy walking to a frictionless, sliding motion, often associated with winter, cold air, and a feeling of liberation or speed. Depending on the context, it can evoke different atmospheres: ice skating suggests a crisp, wintry elegance or athletic precision, while roller skating often feels more urban, casual, and associated with leisure or street culture.

The activity of gliding on skates as a general sport or hobby.

Meanings

Noun

[someone doing something]

"She has been skating since she was four years old."

Intransitive Verb

[someone doing]

To move on a surface using skates.

"They were skating across the frozen pond."

Transitive Verb

[someone skating something]

To glide over a specific area or surface using skates.

"He spent the afternoon skating the local park."

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