skating
/ˈskeɪtɪŋ/ noun A2- 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.
Plural skatings
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The Debating Club flourished and gave several concerts; there were one or two parties almost verging on grown-up affairs; there were sleigh drives and skating frolics galore.
Hiro was skating at a busy indoor ice rink in Toronto.
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