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figure skate

/ˈfɪɡər skeɪt/

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/ˈfɪɡər skeɪt/B1formalsport
  • ruВид катания на коньках, включающий выполнение прыжков, вращений и других сложных движений, обычно в специализированном ботинке с зубцом на передней части лезвия.

A type of ice skating that involves performing jumps, spins, and other intricate movements, typically in a specialized boot with a toe pick at the front of the blade.

  1. Type of ice skateB1formal

    A boot with a blade attached to the bottom, used for figure skating, characterized by toe picks at the front.

    ruФигурный конёк

    • She laced up her figure skates before stepping onto the ice.
    • Figure skates have toe picks that help with jumps.
    • He bought a new pair of figure skates for the competition.
  2. To perform figure skatingB1informal

    To move on ice using figure skates, performing spins, jumps, and other technical moves.

    ruЗаниматься фигурным катанием

    • She loves to figure skate at the local rink every weekend.
    • They figure skate together as a pair in competitions.
    • He learned to figure skate when he was just five years old.