athletic skill

collocation in English

meaningsofathleticandskill

These words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or,see other collocations withskill.
athletic
adjective
uk
/æθˈlet.ɪk/us
/æθˈlet̬.ɪk/
strong, healthy, and good ...
See more atathletic
skill
noun[C or U]
uk
/skɪl/us
/skɪl/
an ability to do an activity or job well, especially because you have ...
See more atskill

(Definition ofathleticandskillfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofathletic skill

These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
Along with a general mastery of equitation, the polished horsewoman was judged not merely or even primarily on herathleticskill, but on her appearance.
From theCambridge English Corpus
Scholarships are, therefore, often available to players whoseathleticskillis notably greater than their academic attainments.
From theCambridge English Corpus
The very build-up that we had made it more likely, scientifically and mathematically, that one would succeed in one particularathleticskillas against another.
From the
Hansard archive
Example from the Hansard archive. Contains Parliamentary information licensed under theOpen Parliament Licence v3.0
However, this system allows students with littleathleticskillto participate in and enjoy sports, a primary objective of the sports conference.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
This experience had a profound effect on him, and reinforced his belief thatathleticskillmust be combined with courage and altruism.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
While being small in stature, his bestathleticskillis kicking a football at a long distance.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
With easyathleticskill, he showed marked talent in baseball, football and basketball as a youth.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Most of the participants were young army recruits who had been selected by their commanders for theirathleticskill.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Hard work, athletic skills and fierce natural talent started to pay off soon.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
He was known for his athletic skills and was named one of the most noted athletes ever graduated from the school.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
It is a fast, exciting and crowd pleasing sport, which can show the athletic skills of disabled sportsmen/women.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
At various levels of collegiate sports, varsity student athletes are eligible for scholarships solely or partially based on athletic skills.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
His popularity, good looks, and superb athletic skills made him a heartthrob and a legend at their school, even after his graduation.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
In their dances they display agility and athletic skills as they perform acrobatics and body movements.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Yet, because of his ability to move quickly, apparent body lightness despite its massiveness, and his athletic skills, the constant admiration was overwhelming.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
Also, they gain many emotional and psychological benefits, including self-confidence, social competence, building greater athletic skills and higher self-esteem.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
He had a fantastic first season, showing amazing physical and athletic skills.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
His athletic skills helped him to survive with minor wounds.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
He is also skilled in football, athletic skills and his performance skills are voiceover, singing and improvisation.
From
Wikipedia
This example is from Wikipedia and may be reused under a CC BY-SA license.
These examples are from corpora and from sources on the web. Any opinions in the examples do not represent the opinion of the Cambridge Dictionary editors or of Cambridge University Press or its licensors.
Want to learn more?
Go to the definition ofathletic
Go to the definition ofskill
See other collocations withskill