skating

Meanings

• the act of gliding on ice using long, thin blades attached to the bottom of skates

  - "Example 1: I enjoy going ice skating with my family."
  - "Example 2: Skating on the frozen lake was a breathtaking experience."
  - "Example 3: I can't wait for the winter season so I can go ice skating every week."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with skating
skate , gate , fate , mate , grate , plate

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Homophones

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1. homonym for 'skating' as a sport is 'skating on ice'.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of skating that leads to same result
skating , skatings , skate , skated , skates , skating rink , figure skater , figure skating , figure skatings , speed skater , speed skating , ice-skate , ice-skated , ice-skater , ice-skaters , ice-skates , ice-skating , in-line skate , in-line skater , in-line skates , in-line skating , roller skate , roller skater , roller skates , roller-skate , roller-skated , roller-skaters , roller-skates , roller-skating

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Forms

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There are several forms of skating, including: 1. Ice skating: This is the most common form of skating, where people use ice skates to glide on ice. 2. Roller skating: This is a form of skating where people use roller skates to glide on a smooth surface, such as a roller rink. 3. Inline skating: This is a form of skating where people use inline skates, which have wheels in a single line, to glide on a smooth surface, such as a sidewalk or a bike path.

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Etymology

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The word 'skating' comes from the Old English word 'scatan' which means 'to move or glide quickly'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Figure skating: Figure skating is a form of skating in which the skater performs predetermined movements and tricks, both on the surface of the ice and in the air, while being judged on various technical and artistic elements, such as skating skill, grace, power, musicality, and creativity.

2. Ice hockey: Ice hockey is a form of skating in which two teams of skaters use wooden sticks to shoot a vulcanized rubber puck into their opponent's net to score points, while being protected by protective gear, such as helmets, gloves, shin guards, elbow pads, and protective pants.

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Culture

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Ice skating has a rich cultural history, dating back to the 13th century in Europe. Ice skating was originally used as a mode of transportation, particularly in Northern Europe where the winters were long and the ground was covered in ice. However, as ice skating became more popular, it began to be used for recreational purposes, such as ice skating on ponds and lakes. Over the centuries, ice skating has continued to evolve, with the development of new techniques and equipment, such as figure skating and ice hockey. Today, ice skating is enjoyed by millions of people around the world, and it continues to be an important part of many cultures and traditions.

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