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ice skate

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ice skate
n.
A shoe or light boot with a metal runner or blade fitted to the sole, used for skating on ice.

ice-skate (sskt) v.
ice skater n.

ice skate
n
1. (Individual Sports, other than specified) a boot having a steel blade fitted to the sole to enable the wearer to glide swiftly over ice
2. (Individual Sports, other than specified) the steel blade on such a boot or shoe
vb ice-skate
(Individual Sports, other than specified) (intr) to glide swiftly over ice on ice skates
ice-skater  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ice skateice skate - skate consisting of a boot with a steel blade fitted to the sole
blade - the part of the skate that slides on the ice
figure skate - an ice skate worn for figure skating; has a slightly curved blade and a row of jagged points at the front of the blade
hockey skate - an ice skate worn for playing hockey; has a short blade and a strong boot to protect the feet and ankles
rocker - an ice skate with a curved blade
skate - sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
racing skate, speed skate - an ice skate with a long blade; worn for racing
Verb1.ice skate - move along on ice skates
athletics, sport - an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
skate - move along on skates; "The Dutch often skate along the canals in winter"
Translations
ice skate npattino da ghiaccio
ice skate npattino da ghiaccio


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And now for the first time, New Yorkers can come to ice skate - or roller skate or play hockey - with a gorgeous panoramic view of the New Jersey coastline as a backdrop, and a scene of boats navigating the Hudson River in the foreground.
Winter enthusiasts looking for something other than skiing can ice skate, ski bike, snow tube, or lounge by the fire and admire the mountain scenery.
1 -- color) Don Meramble of Newhall, grandfather of 10, shows one of the $900 boots with $300 blades that he says help him ice skate comfortably and keep winning trophies at 73.
 
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