CEFR B2

toe pick

noun

Meaning

A jagged set of teeth at the front of a figure skating blade used for jumping and pivoting.

Examples

She accidentally tripped when her toe pick caught on the ice during a spin.
Beginners often struggle to avoid using their toe pick while trying to glide smoothly.

Synonyms: toe rake

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toe pick (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˈtoʊ ˌpɪk

Definition

A jagged set of teeth at the front of a figure skating blade used for jumping and pivoting.

Examples

She accidentally tripped when her toe pick caught on the ice during a spin.
Beginners often struggle to avoid using their toe pick while trying to glide smoothly.
The skater relied on her toe pick to gain the necessary leverage for a triple Lutz.

How to Use toe pick

catch a toe pick (collocation): To accidentally hit the ice with the front teeth of the blade, usually causing a fall. — "She caught her toe pick and stumbled during the routine."

Synonyms of toe pick

Words with a similar meaning to toe pick:

toe rake

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