skateboard
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈskeɪtˌbɔːrd/
KK: /ˈskeɪtˌbɔrd/
intransitive verb
Definition
To ride on a board with wheels, often doing tricks or stunts.
Example
He loves to skateboard at the park with his friends.
Tense Forms
Past: skateboarded
Past Participle: skateboarded
Conversation
I saw you skateboard at the park yesterday; it looked awesome!
Thanks! I’ve been practicing some new tricks lately.
I wish I could skateboard like that without falling.
You'll get there! Just keep trying and have fun with it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
glide
coast
cruise
Antonyms
stumble
fall
trip
noun
Definition
A flat board with four wheels that a person rides on, usually standing, and can be used for tricks and stunts.
Example
He practiced his tricks on the skateboard at the park.
Conversation
I just got a new skateboard yesterday!
That's awesome! What kind did you get?
It's a classic style with some cool graphics on it.
Root Explanation
Skateboard → It is formed from "skate" (from Middle Dutch *schate*, meaning a type of gliding or sliding) and "board" (from Old English *bord*, meaning a flat piece of wood). The word "skateboard" refers to a flat piece of wood used for gliding or sliding on wheels.
Memory Tip
Imagine a flat piece of wood ('board') that you use to glide or slide ('skate') — that's what a skateboard is for.
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