skate

[skeɪt]

skate Definition

  • 1a flat metal blade with a sharp edge, fitted to the sole of a boot and used for gliding on ice or other surfaces
  • 2a boot with a skate blade attached to the sole
  • 3to move smoothly and quickly over a surface

Using skate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "skate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He put on his skates and went to the ice rink.

  • Example

    She skated gracefully across the frozen lake.

  • Example

    The children love to skate in the park during winter.

  • Example

    He learned how to skate when he was five years old.

skate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for skate

Antonyms for skate

Idioms Using skate

  • to postpone or delay something

    Example

    Let's put this project on ice until we have more resources.

  • to avoid discussing or dealing with something difficult or unpleasant

    Example

    He tried to skate over the issue, but we needed to address it directly.

  • to do something with minimal effort or preparation

    Example

    He managed to skate through the exam without studying much.

Phrases with skate

  • a sport in which individuals, pairs, or groups perform spins, jumps, and other moves on ice skates

    Example

    She has been practicing figure skating for years and is now competing at a national level.

  • a sport or activity in which individuals move on roller skates

    Example

    They spent the afternoon roller skating at the park.

  • to be in a risky or dangerous situation

    Example

    He's skating on thin ice by not following the company's policies.

Origins of skate

from Old Norse 'skata', meaning 'fish'

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Summary: skate in Brief

The term 'skate' [skeɪt] refers to a flat metal blade with a sharp edge, fitted to the sole of a boot and used for gliding on ice or other surfaces. It can also refer to the boot with the blade attached or the act of moving smoothly and quickly over a surface. 'Skate' extends into phrases like 'figure skating,' and idioms like 'skate on thin ice,' denoting risky situations, and 'put something on ice,' meaning to postpone or delay something.

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