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bobskate, n. N. Amer. (chiefly Canad.).
Brit. |ˈbɒbskeɪt|, U.S. |ˈbɑbˌskeɪt|
[‹ bob n.1 + skate n.2]
An ice-skate for children, which has double runners in two sections and can easily be adjusted to fit the foot.
1903N.Y. Times 20 Feb. 10 (advt.) Children's bob skates. Skates with double runners, for children up to 12 years. 1924–5T. Eaton & Co. Catal. Fall–Winter 436 Bob skates for children. Double runners of good quality polished steel. With these a child can go on the ice wihout fear and without strain on the ankles. Extend from 6 to 7½ ins. 2 pairs of straps included. 1961W. O. Mitchell Jake & Kid iii. 31 When I knew I was going to talk with my dad in England, I didn't care if I used bob skates till I was as old as Jake. 1991Today's Skater Mag. 26/2 If a moose had waltzed on bob skates, the judges might have had a better idea on how to mark it than they did with the Duchesnays' show-stopper in the Calgary Saddledome. |