Meaning of the word "figure skater" in English

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figure skater

US /ˈfɪɡ.jər ˌskeɪ.tər/
UK /ˈfɪɡ.jər ˌskeɪ.tər/
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Noun

1.

an athlete who performs figure skating, a sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, footwork, and other intricate movements on ice skates.

Example:
The young figure skater landed a perfect triple axel.
She dreams of becoming an Olympic figure skater.
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