Definition of skating
: the act, art, or sport of gliding on skates
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Examples of skating in a Sentence
No skating is allowed in the parking lot.
We used to go skating on the pond every winter.
Recent Examples of skating from the Web
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Ice skating Southland: Chicago Radiance Synchronized Skating will hold tryouts April 29 at Southwest Ice Arena, 5507 W. 127th St, Crestwood.
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The show will feature skating routines from skaters of all ages.
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Figure skaters Adam Rippon and Mirai Nagasu led the U.S. team to bronze at the 2018 Winter Olympics — and now, the longtime skating buds will compete against each other on Dancing with the Stars: Athletes.
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Davis was born on the south side and only started skating because his mom worked for an attorney whose son was involved in the sport.
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What also remains constant is Tennell’s desire to keep skating.
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On the play, Barkov skating up the boards before spinning to his left and firing a backhand pass to the center of the ice.
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By contrast, Keller is known for his hands and his skating ability.
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Another nice skating moment comes later when a trio of ice-dancing couples waltz around the ice rink.
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First Known Use of skating
1723
SKATING Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of skating for English Language Learners
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: the activity or sport of gliding on skates or a skateboard
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