Skates
Pronunciation: /ˈskeɪt/
Skates (noun)
- The act of skating, such as ice skating or roller skating.
- The act of skateboarding, riding a board and doing tricks.
- Ellipsis of roller skate
Examples
- There's time for a quick skate before dinner
- The boys had a skate every morning when the lake was frozen
Common collocations: skate time, skate area, skate park, skate rink, skate session
Skates (verb)
- To move on ice or ground using skates, wheels, or a skating board.
- To ride a skateboard and move on it by pushing and balancing.
- To move smoothly and easily, as if gliding over a surface.
Examples
- I skate on the ice rink every Saturday.
- She skates to school when the path is clear.
Skates (adj)
- Relating to the technique of skating.
Examples
- This is skate technique training for better balance.
- She practices skate moves every day to improve her control.
Skates (adjective)
Examples
- This is a skate technique used for fast skating.
- Her skate training focuses on balance and smooth movements on ice.