What part of a roller skate holds the wheels?

The plate and trucks.

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  1. The laces
  2. The toe stop only
  3. The plate and trucks ✔

Why: The plate and trucks hold and steer the wheels of a roller skate.

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Trucks steer, wheels roll!
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References

Answer: The plate and trucks. The plate and trucks hold and steer the wheels of a roller skate.

  1. Scouting America: Skating www.scouting.org/merit-badges/skating
    Discuss the parts of a roller skate and their functions
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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