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ice skating

the sport or activity of moving on ice with ice skates

Ex: She enjoys ice skating as a way to stay active and have fun during the winter months. 
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speed skating

a competitive ice skating sport where athletes race over a specific distance, aiming to achieve the fastest time

Ex: Speed skating requires exceptional balance and endurance. 
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figure skating

a sport where individuals or pairs perform artistic routines on ice, combining elements of dance, jumps, and spins

Ex: She practiced figure skating diligently to improve her spins. 
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roller derby

a contact sport played by two teams of roller skaters skating counterclockwise around a track

Ex: Roller derby players wear protective gear to prevent injuries. 
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roller skating

the sport or activity of moving around quickly on skates

Ex: She enjoys roller skating at the park on weekends. 
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inline speed skating

a competitive skating sport where participants race on inline skates, aiming for speed on a track or road course

Ex: Sarah won first place in the inline speed skating race, crossing the finish line with a burst of speed. 
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road skating

a type of skating that is performed on paved surfaces like streets or roads, often using inline skates or rollerblades

Ex: Road skating requires balance and coordination to navigate uneven surfaces and obstacles. 
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synchronized skating

a team ice skating sport where a group of skaters performs choreographed routines together

Ex: The synchronized skating team practiced their routine tirelessly to perfect their timing. 
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inline skating

a sport involving various activities using inline skates, which have two to five wheels arranged in a single line under a boot

Ex: Inline skating clubs often organize group skates and social events. 
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freestyle slalom skating

a sport where skaters perform intricate tricks and maneuvers around a series of evenly spaced cones on inline skates

Ex: Freestyle slalom skating requires precision and creativity to navigate the cones smoothly. 
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artistic roller skating

the sport or activity of performing choreographed routines on roller skates, combining dance and acrobatics

Ex: Maria excels in artistic roller skating, impressing judges with her graceful routines. 
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skateboarding

the sport or activity of riding a skateboard

Ex: He enjoys the thrill of skateboarding, spending hours perfecting his tricks at the skate park. 
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street skateboarding

a form of skateboarding that involves performing tricks and maneuvers on urban streets, sidewalks, and obstacles like rails and stairs

Ex: The skateboarder showcased impressive skills during a street skateboarding session downtown. 
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park skateboarding

a form of skateboarding that involves performing tricks and maneuvers in specially designed skate parks with ramps, rails, and obstacles

Ex: Park skateboarding requires skill and creativity to navigate ramps and obstacles. 
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vertical skateboarding

a type of skateboarding that involves performing tricks and maneuvers on a skateboard in a vertical or ramp-based setting, such as halfpipes or skateparks

Ex: Tony Hawk is famous for his vertical skateboarding skills on halfpipes. 
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longboarding

a type of skateboarding using longer boards, typically for cruising, downhill racing, or freestyle riding

Ex: Longboarding down steep hills requires skill and control to navigate safely. 
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spread eagle

a position in figure skating where the skater glides with legs extended outward and straight, resembling the shape of an eagle's wings

Ex: She gracefully performed a spread eagle across the ice. 
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Axel
Axel
[noun]

a skating jump that takes off from a forward outside edge and includes one-and-a-half revolutions in the air before landing

Ex: Emily practiced her Axel jump tirelessly to perfect its execution. 
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flip trick

a skateboarding trick in which the skater rotates the board around its axis while in the air, often involving flipping the board with their feet

Ex: John practiced his flip tricks at the skate park to improve his skills. 
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kickflip
kickflip
[noun]

a skateboarding trick where the skater uses their foot to flip the board in the air while jumping, causing it to rotate horizontally before landing back on the ground

Ex: Tony practiced the kickflip for hours until he finally landed it perfectly. 
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fakie
fakie
[noun]

(skateboarding) the act of riding backward while maintaining the normal stance on the board

Ex: Practicing fakie helps improve overall skateboarding skills. 
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ollie
ollie
[noun]

a skateboarding trick where the rider leaps into the air without using their hands by popping the board off the ground with their feet

Ex: Jake practiced his ollie for hours to perfect his jump. 
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nollie
nollie
[noun]

a skateboarding trick where the rider uses the front foot to press down the nose of the board and lift the rear wheels off the ground

Ex: Learning a nollie can be challenging for beginner skateboarders. 
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switch
switch
[noun]

a skateboarding maneuver that involves riding or performing tricks with the opposite stance from a skater's natural or usual stance

Ex: Jake practiced riding switch to improve his overall skateboarding skills. 
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heelflip
heelflip
[noun]

a skateboarding trick where the board flips forward beneath the skater's feet using the heel of the leading foot

Ex: She nailed the heelflip first try. 
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