rink

Everyday

1. A large flat area of ice for skating or playing ice hockey. tree →
2. A smooth floor for roller skating. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and sports, children go ice skating at a rink in winter; safety: wear gloves (blades are sharp), a helmet for beginners, and learn how to fall and get up. In science, the ice on a rink is kept frozen by cold pipes beneath it, and its surface is smooth so there is little friction. Phrases: «ice rink», «skating rink», «roller rink».

Examples

• We went ice skating at the rink. tree →
• The ice hockey team practises at the rink. tree →
• Hold on to the side of the rink until you can balance. tree →
• The roller rink had music and coloured lights. tree →
• Machines make the ice on the rink smooth again. tree →
• Gloves protect your hands if you fall on the rink. tree →
• In the city, they build a rink in the park every winter. tree →
• There is very little friction on an ice rink. tree →

Note

Countable. A frozen pond or lake is not a safe rink: never walk on natural ice unless adults say it is safe.