Definition

1. Noun:

   • A type of ice skate specifically designed for the sport of figure skating. It is characterized by a boot that provides ankle support and a blade that is slightly curved (rockered) and has a row of jagged points called toe picks at the front.

2. Verb:

   • To skate on ice using figure skates, performing the spins, jumps, and intricate maneuvers characteristic of the sport of figure skating.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • She laced up her figure skate carefully before stepping onto the ice.
  • The blade of a figure skate is designed for agility and precision, not for speed.

• Verb:

  • She learned to figure skate at a very young age.
  • The champion can figure skate with incredible grace and athleticism.

Advanced Usage

• The verb "to figure skate" describes the activity itself, distinct from general ice skating ("skate") or speed skating ("speed skate").
  • It takes years of practice to figure skate at a competitive level.

Variants and Related Words

• Figure skating (n): The sport or activity of performing spins, jumps, and footwork on ice skates.
  • Figure skating is a popular Olympic sport.
• Figure skater (n): A person who engages in figure skating.
  • She is a professional figure skater.

Synonyms

• Noun: (There is no direct single-word synonym for the equipment. It can be described as) a specialized ice skate.
• Verb: Perform figure skating.

Related Phrases

• To go figure skating: A common phrase meaning to engage in the activity of figure skating.
  • Let's go figure skating at the new rink.

Noun

1. an ice skate worn for figure skating; has a slightly curved blade and a row of jagged points at the front of the blade

Verb

1. dance on skates