figure skate
"Figure skates" are essential for the sport of figure skating, characterized by their unique design features that facilitate jumps, spins, and artistic movements on ice.
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Definition
B2Ice Skating
(technical)A type of ice skate with a stiff boot and a blade featuring a serrated toe pick, used for performing jumps and spins.
Example
- She bought a new pair of figure skates to practice her spins.
- The toe pick on the figure skate helps skaters launch into jumps.
B2Ice Skating
(informal)To skate on ice using specialized skates, often involving artistic movements.
Example
- He loves to figure skate at the local rink every weekend.
- They figure skated gracefully across the frozen pond.
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