roller-skate
or roll·er·skate
[ roh-ler-skeyt ]
/ ˈroʊ lərˌskeɪt /
verb (used without object), roll·er-skat·ed, roll·er-skat·ing.
to glide about by means of roller skates.
Origin of roller-skate
First recorded in 1870–75; v. use of
roller skate
OTHER WORDS FROM roller-skate
roller skater, noun roll·er·skat·er, nounWords nearby roller-skate
roller rink,
roller skate,
roller towel,
roller-blind shutter,
roller-coaster,
roller-skate,
rollerball,
rollerblade,
rolliche,
rollick,
rollicking
Definition for roller-skate (2 of 2)
roller skate
noun
a form of skate with four wheels or rollers instead of a runner, for use on a sidewalk or other surface offering traction.
Origin of roller skate
An Americanism dating back to 1860–65
Example sentences from the Web for roller-skate
Then they carefully sat down on the board to which were fastened the roller-skate wheels.
Six Little Bunkers at Uncle Fred's |Laura Lee Hope"Well, I guess he won't get in the way of your roller-skate wagon again," said Mrs. Bunker.
Six Little Bunkers at Aunt Jo's |Laura Lee HopeThe roller-skate wagon went faster than the junkman's horse.
Six Little Bunkers at Aunt Jo's |Laura Lee HopeThe one shown was pivoted to a roller-skate wheel which in turn was fastened to a metal standard.
The Boy Mechanic, Book 2 |Various
British Dictionary definitions for roller-skate
roller skate
noun
a boot or shoe with four small wheels attached that enable the wearer to glide swiftly over a floor or other surface
a device having clamps or straps for attaching such wheels to a boot or shoe
verb roller-skate
(intr)
to move on roller skates