The Origin of Ice Skating Vocabulary

Netherlands

• A country in Europe known for its windmills and tulips.

• A city famous for its canals and museums.

• A region in Asia known for its rice paddies.

• An island nation in the Caribbean.

lard

• A type of fat from pigs used in cooking.

• A type of vegetable oil used in baking.

• A dairy product made from cream.

• A type of seasoning used in soups.

practicality

• Being useful and sensible in real life.

• A theoretical concept without real-world application.

• An abstract idea that lacks tangible benefits.

• A method of solving problems through creativity.

modern

• Something that is from the present time, not old-fashioned.

• Something that is very old and traditional.

• A style of art that is outdated.

• A type of technology that is no longer used.

figure eight

• A shape that looks like the number 8.

• A circular shape with no edges.

• A shape with four equal sides.

• A triangle with two equal angles.

innovation

• A new idea or way of doing something that is different and better.

• A traditional method of doing things that has been used for years.

• A process of eliminating old ideas to make way for new ones.

• A temporary change that does not improve efficiency.

phenomenon

• A common occurrence that happens every day.

• Something that is really amazing or unusual that we can see or feel.

• An event that is easily explained by science.

• A situation that is often ignored by society.

elaborate

• Something that is very detailed and complicated.

• A simple and straightforward explanation.

• A brief summary of key points.

• An unclear and vague description.

canal

• A natural waterway used for fishing.

• A man-made waterway used for boats to travel through or to move water.

• A type of dam used to store water.

• A large lake formed by glaciers.

pasttime

• An activity that you do for fun when you are not working.

• A type of job that requires a lot of effort.

• A formal event that requires preparation.

• A hobby that is only done in groups.