figure-skating
Definition
Noun: A sport or recreational activity in which individuals or pairs perform jumps, spins, and intricate footwork on ice skates, following prescribed patterns or choreographed routines. It is distinguished from other forms of ice skating by its emphasis on artistic expression and technical precision.
Usage Examples
- (The sport of performing jumps and spins on ice.)
- (A competitive event in the sport.)
Advanced Usage
"to do figure-skating": to participate in the sport as a performer.
- He does figure-skating every weekend at the local rink. (He engages in the activity regularly.)
"figure-skating moves": specific techniques such as axels, salchows, or spirals.
- The coach taught her advanced figure-skating moves like the triple toe loop. (Complex elements of the sport.)
Variants and Related Words
Figure skater (n): a person who performs figure-skating.
- The figure skater executed a flawless routine. (A performer in the sport.)
Figure-skating rink (n): a specially prepared ice surface for figure-skating.
- The figure-skating rink is open for public sessions. (A venue for the activity.)
Synonyms
- Artistic skating: emphasizing the choreographic and aesthetic aspects of the performance.
- Ice dancing: a subset of figure-skating focused on dance patterns, though distinct from singles or pairs skating.
Related Idioms
- "to skate on thin ice": to be in a risky or precarious situation.
- He was skating on thin ice by missing so many practices. (Taking a dangerous or unwise action.)