clap skate

English

noun
Definitions
  • (sports) a type of speedskate used in longtrack speedskating, where the skate blade is hinged at the front pillar to the boot, with the heel pillar being free, and kept in place by a spring mechanism.

Etymology

Compound from English clap + English skate (contemptible person).

Origin

English

skate

Gloss

contemptible person

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