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speedskate

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • CMU ARPABET: S P IY1 D S K EY2 T Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of ice skate used in speedskating, with a long blade attached to the sole of the boot via two pillars, at the heel and ball of the foot.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To skate on speedskates.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From speed + skate.