ice-skate

\ ˈī(s)-ˌskāt

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ice-skated; ice-skating; ice-skates

Definition of ice-skate

(Entry 1 of 2)

intransitive verb

: to skate on ice

ice skate

Definition of ice skate (Entry 2 of 2)

: a shoe with a metal runner attached for ice-skating

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Examples of ice-skate in a Sentence

Noun a pair of ice skates

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Netflix’s first Spinning Out trailer makes the show look a couple shades lighter than Black Swan or Flesh & Bone… but with ice skates. — Nick Romano, EW.com, "Netflix's Spinning Out trailer serves ice-skating drama and Johnny Weir," 10 Dec. 2019 Perhaps attempting to ice skate for the first time. — Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press, "Why Detroit Lions' Justin Coleman proudly wears a Gordie Howe No. 9 Red Wings jersey," 23 Nov. 2019 Fritzy Finds a Hat follows the ice skating son of a woman with cancer. — Lindsay Kimble, PEOPLE.com, "Scott Hamilton Releasing a 'Beautiful' Children’s Book That Honors His Late Mom's Cancer Battle," 6 Nov. 2019 Ice accumulation in Savage, Minnesota, was already so thick on Saturday morning that one boy was able to ice skate across the sidewalk. — Phil Mccausland, NBC News, "Winter storms expected to create holiday travel havoc," 28 Dec. 2019 Watch puppets talk, and a train chug from Russia to France, and a cartoon mouse glide about on ice skates. — Christopher Arnott, courant.com, "Best bets for arts and entertainment in January," 12 Dec. 2019 Winter recreational equipment including snowshoes, skis and ice skates is also available for rent. — Chelsey Lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "The Ice Castles aren't the only winter attraction in Lake Geneva," 12 Dec. 2019 In addition to on-ice skates and practices, players and coaches are breaking down video in meetings to determine appropriate counter-strategies. — Richard Morin, azcentral, "Arizona Coyotes prepare for 'dangerous' Maple Leafs after Toronto fires coach," 20 Nov. 2019 Things to do after the ride On Dec. 14 and Dec. 21, from 4 to 9 p.m. after the excursions, passengers can extend their visit in Noblesville by taking the trolley to Federal Hill Commons to ice skate or downtown Noblesville to eat and shop. — Natalia E. Contreras, Indianapolis Star, "Nickel Plate Express' holiday ride coming to Forest Park in Noblesville," 10 Nov. 2019

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“Ice-skate.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ice-skate. Accessed 19 January 2020.

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More Definitions for ice-skate

ice-skate

verb

English Language Learners Definition of ice-skate

(Entry 1 of 2)

: to skate on ice

ice skate

noun

English Language Learners Definition of ice skate (Entry 2 of 2)

: a shoe with a special blade on the bottom that is used for skating on ice

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ice-skate

\ ˈīs-ˌskāt \

ice-skated; ice-skating

Kids Definition of ice-skate

: to skate on ice

ice skate

Kids Definition of ice skate

: a shoe with a special blade on the bottom that is used for skating on ice

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