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skating

noun

: the activity or sport of gliding on skates or a skateboard

Full Definition of SKATING

:  the act, art, or sport of gliding on skates
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First Known Use of SKATING

1723

Rhymes with SKATING

bating, grating, plaiting, plating, rating, slating

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9 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. skating
  2. skate
  3. skating position
  4. figure skating
  5. free skating
  6. speed skating
  7. ice-skate
  8. in-line skate
  9. roller skate
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