roller skating
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sport, activity, or form of transportation involving shoes with small wheels attached to the soles
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Inline skaters in Douala, Cameroon, 2010 Roller skating is the act of travelling on surfaces with roller skates. It is a recreational activity, a sport, and a form of transportation. Roller rinks and skate parks are built for roller skating, though it also takes place on streets, sidewalks, and bike paths.
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