skate·board
ˈskāt-ˌbȯrd 
: a short board mounted on small wheels that is used for coasting and for performing athletic stunts
skateboarded; skateboarding; skateboards
: to ride or perform stunts on a skateboard
Examples of skateboard in a Sentence
Verb
He skateboards to school every day.
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Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2024
According to the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office, the 49-year-old suspect became violent with police and damaged a cruiser with a skateboard prior to his arrest on Sunday.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 18 June 2024
Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
The sport of surfing made its debut in the Olympic Games at Tokyo as organizers attempted to draw a younger audience, also adding skateboarding to the competition.
—Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 13 June 2024
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Noun
Advertisement The suspects were described as between the ages of 15 and 20 and were seen fleeing the area on foot or possibly on skateboards, Madison said.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2024
According to the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office, the 49-year-old suspect became violent with police and damaged a cruiser with a skateboard prior to his arrest on Sunday.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 18 June 2024
Verb
Other entertainment throughout the weekend includes a Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog eating contest; BMX and skateboarding freestyle exhibitions; and live performances from musicians including DuPont Brass Band, the Chuck Brown Band, Jimmie’s Chicken Shack and White Ford Bronco.
—Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 21 June 2024
The sport of surfing made its debut in the Olympic Games at Tokyo as organizers attempted to draw a younger audience, also adding skateboarding to the competition.
—Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 13 June 2024
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“Skateboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skateboard. Accessed 28 Jun. 2024.
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skateboard
1 of 2 noun
skate·board
ˈskāt-ˌbō(ə)rd
-ˌbȯ(ə)rd
: a short board mounted on small wheels that is used for coasting and for performing athletic stunts
skateboard
2 of 2 verb
: to ride or perform stunts on a skateboard
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