Definition

The activity of sailing on ice using a specially designed boat with runners instead of a keel.

Example

Iceboating is a thrilling sport that combines sailing and speed on frozen lakes.

Conversation

Have you ever tried iceboating during winter?

No, but it sounds really exciting!

It is! The speed on the ice is just incredible when iceboating.

I can only imagine — I should definitely give it a shot next winter.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Iceboating is formed from "ice" (from Old English "is", meaning frozen water) and "boating" (from "boat", which comes from Old English "bat", meaning a small vessel for traveling on water). The word describes the activity of sailing or racing on ice using a boat equipped with runners instead of a hull.

Memory Tip

Think of 'frozen water' ('ice') and a 'small vessel' ('boat') — iceboating is all about using a boat on frozen water.

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