figure skating

figure skating
A sport where people perform spins, jumps and other moves on ice.

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  • Figure skating — is an athletic sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork and other intricate and challenging moves on ice. Figure skaters compete at various levels from beginner up to the Olympic level (senior), and at local,… …   Wikipedia

  • figure skating — figure skater. 1. ice skating in which the skater traces intricate patterns on the ice. 2. a type of ice skating developed from this, emphasizing jumps, spins, and other movements that combine athletic skills and dance techniques. 3. a… …   Universalium

  • figure-skating — ˈfigure skating [figure skating] noun uncountable a type of ↑ice skating in which you cut patterns in the ice and do jumps and spins compare ↑speed skating …   Useful english dictionary

  • figure skating — figure .skating n a kind of ↑skating in which you move in patterns on the ice >figure skater n …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • figure skating — figure ,skating noun uncount a type of SKATING in which you have to jump, spin, and move around the ice in a particular way ╾ figure ,skater noun count …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • figure skating — n. ice skating with emphasis, esp. formerly, on the tracing of elaborate figures on the ice by the performer and, now, on athletic leaps and spins, displays of agility, etc. figure skater n …   English World dictionary

  • figure skating — ► NOUN ▪ the sport of skating in prescribed patterns from a stationary position …   English terms dictionary

  • figure skating — N UNCOUNT Figure skating is skating in an attractive pattern, usually with spins and jumps included …   English dictionary

  • figure skating — dailusis čiuožimas statusas T sritis Kūno kultūra ir sportas apibrėžtis Sporto šaka, čiuožimo atmaina – slydimas ledu kreivėmis viena arba abiem riestomis pačiūžomis skambant muzikai. Dažnai keičiama čiuožimo kryptis, daromi įvairūs žingsniai,… …   Sporto terminų žodynas

  • Figure skating lifts — Figure skating element Element name: Lift Scoring abbreviation: Li Disciplines: Pair skating Ice dancing …   Wikipedia

  • Figure skating at the Olympic Games — Governing body ISU Events 5 (men: 1; women: 1; mixed: 3) Games …   Wikipedia

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