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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 n → pattino da ghiaccio
ice skate n → pattino da ghiaccio


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