noun · verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
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rhymes with -eɪtɪŋ
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Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
noun
Meaning 1
The action of moving along a surface (ice or ground) using skates.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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2
noun
Meaning 2
The sport of moving along a surface using skates.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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3
noun
Meaning 3
A method of propulsion, where one moves similar to how a skater propels themselves. A technique in skiing, where a ski is planted diagonally, to push off of, and one slides forward on the ski facing straight forward, and then repeats the process with the swapping of the feet's actions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, skiing, sports
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4
verb
Meaning 4
present participle and gerund of skate
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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5
noun
Meaning 5
the sport of gliding on skates
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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