Definition of «skate»

The term "skate" can refer to several different meanings depending on its context.

1) In a general sense, skate refers to any type of board with wheels that is used for transportation or recreational activities such as rollerblading or skateboarding.

2) It may also refer to certain types of fish, particularly the ray family which have flat bodies and wings like the manta ray or the batfish.

3) In sports terminology, "skate" can mean a type of hockey stick with a blade that is used for shooting and maneuvering on ice.

4) Lastly, in some contexts, skate may refer to a verb meaning to glide smoothly or easily over something such as an icy surface while wearing rollerblades or ice skates.

Usage examples

I love to skate on the frozen pond during winter.
My younger brother is learning to skate at the local ice rink.
She gracefully performed figure skate routines at the competition.
We decided to skate instead of walk when we found an empty skatepark.
We planned a group outing to roller skate around the park.
They built a mini skate ramp in their backyard to practice their skateboarding skills.
The hockey players hit the ice and started to skate in preparation for the game.
She put on her protective gear before heading out to skate on the busy city streets.

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Sentences with «skate»

Us kids thought this was great fun because we were able to go ice skating on our front lawn. (theinspiredroom.net)
Tonight is the Olympic figure skating ice dance final. (laineygossip.com)
Whether it's a day at the zoo or 30 minutes at their favorite skating park, these outings matter. (thespruce.com)
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Definition of «skate»

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Phrases with «skate»

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