in-line skate

Thân thiện

A person glides smoothly down a paved path on in-line skates.

Definition

Noun: A type of roller skate where the wheels are arranged in a single straight line along the bottom of the boot, rather than in the traditional two-by-two configuration.

Usage

An "in-line skate" is a piece of sports equipment used for recreation, fitness, or sport (such as inline hockey). The term refers to the complete skate unit.

Examples

• She put on her in-line skate and tightened the laces.
• The new in-line skate has wheels designed for better speed.
• He lost his balance while trying on the in-line skate.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in the plural form "in-line skates" to refer to the pair.
  • I need to buy new in-line skates.
• The activity is commonly called "inline skating" or "rollerblading" (a brand name that became generic).

Variants and Related Words

• Inline skate (noun): A common alternative spelling without the hyphen.
• Rollerblade (noun, trademark): A popular brand of in-line skates, often used generically.
• Inline skating (noun): The activity of using in-line skates.

Synonyms

Roller skate (though this traditionally refers to the quad skate with two pairs of wheels).

Related Phrases

• To go in-line skating: To participate in the activity.
  • Let's go in-line skating in the park this weekend.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a shoe with a line of rollers fixed to the sole