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- /ˈfɪg yər ˈskeɪt.ɪŋ/
- /ˈfɪɡə(r) ˈskeɪt.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- /ˈfɪg yər ˈskeɪt.ɪŋ/
Definitions of figure skating words
- noun figure skating ice skating in which the skater traces intricate patterns on the ice. 1
- noun figure skating a type of ice skating developed from this, emphasizing jumps, spins, and other movements that combine athletic skills and dance techniques. 1
- noun figure skating a competitive sport in which the skater is required to execute school figures and to perform one or more original programs of difficult jumps, spins, etc., to a musical setting. 1
- noun figure skating performance ice skating 1
- uncountable noun figure skating Figure skating is skating in an attractive pattern, usually with spins and jumps included. 0
- noun figure skating ice skating in which the skater traces outlines of selected patterns 0
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Origin of figure skating
First appearance:
before 1865 One of the 28% newest English words
First recorded in 1865-70
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Parts of speech for Figure skating
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figure skating popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
figure skating usage trend in Literature
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