skating Meaning & Definition
/ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
What Does Skating Mean?
Skating is a verb that means present participle and gerund of skate. As a noun, it means The action of moving along a surface (ice or ground) using skates. As a noun, it means 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 foward, and then repeats the process with the swapping of the feet's actions.
Skating in Brief
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/ |
| Plural | skatings |
Skating Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of skate
Skating as a Noun
- The action of moving along a surface (ice or ground) using skates.
- The sport of moving along a surface using skates.
- 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.
Verb
- To move along a surface (ice or ground) using skates.
- To skateboard
- To use the skating technique.
- To get away with something; to be acquitted of a crime for which one is manifestly guilty.
Noun
- 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 foward, and then repeats the process with the swapping of the feet's actions.
Synonyms of Skating
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Skating synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
skating
skating (usually uncountable, plural skatings)
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