skater
noun
Simple meaning
A player who is not a goaltender.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈskeɪtɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
A person who skates.
ice hockey
A player who is not a goaltender.
A member of skateboarding subculture, characterized by dingy and baggy clothes, and often wallet chains.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs.
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Someone who engages in ice skating.
Long-legged bug that skims about on the surface of water.
Someone who engages in roller skating.
An ice-skater who races competitively.
A variety of water strider.
Long-legged bug that skims about on the surface of water.
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