Pronunciation

/kæɪt/

Definitions

Noun

• Skate: A device with blades attached to a boot, used for gliding on ice or other surfaces like roller rinks or skateboard parks.
• Skater: A person who skates, typically as a sport or hobby.

Verb

• To skate: Perform actions on skates, such as moving, glide, or perform tricks.
• Skateboarding: A sport that involves riding a skateboard, often with similar movements to ice skating.

Adjective

• Skateboard: Referring to the equipment used in skateboarding.
• Skated: Done or experienced on skates.

Phrases

• “Skate on thin ice” warns of precarious situations.
• “Skate park”: A facility specifically designed for skateboarding and inline skating.
• “Skating season” refers to the time when ice skating is commonly done.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She loved to skate on the frozen lake every weekend.”
• Verb: “The kids were skating around the rink, showing off their skills.”
• Adjective: “The skateboarder rode the skateboarded-friendly ramp with ease.”

Synonyms

• Roll (for gliding on skates)
• Skate about (to move on skates)
• Slide (informal term for skating)
• Ice skate (specifically for ice)
• Roller skate (for roller skating)