skateboard
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noun
1.
a device for riding upon, usually while standing, consisting of a short, oblong piece of wood, plastic, or aluminum mounted on large roller-skate wheels, used on smooth surfaces and requiring better balance of the rider than the ordinary roller skate does.
verb (used without object)
2.
to ride a skateboard.
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skateboard (ˈskeɪtˌbɔːd) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a narrow board mounted on roller-skate wheels, usually ridden while standing up |
| —vb | |
| 2. | (intr) to ride on a skateboard |
| 'skateboarder | |
| —n | |
| 'skateboarding | |
| —n | |
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
skateboard
1964, from skate (v.) on model of surfboard. The phenomenon began c.1963 in southern California.
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Example sentences
Because skateboard wheels roll on ball bearings, the friction will be low.
The kickboard is an unholy combination of skateboard and scooter geared toward stunts.
They offer walking trails and paths, swimming, and skate and skateboard facilities.
Skateboard manufacturers are catering to the new rollers.
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