skateboard

word

Definition

A flat board with small wheels attached to the bottom, used for riding and performing tricks, often on the street or in skate parks.

Usage & Nuances

'Skateboard' can be a noun (the object) or verb ('to skateboard'=to ride a skateboard). Common phrases: 'ride a skateboard,' 'do tricks on a skateboard.' Often associated with youth culture and sports.

Example Sentences

He rides his skateboard to school every day.

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My brother bought a new skateboard.

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You need a helmet when using your skateboard.

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Can you do any tricks on your skateboard?

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After school, we usually hang out at the park with our skateboards.

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I learned how to balance on a skateboard last weekend.

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