Illustration of skate
plural skates also skate
: any of a family (Rajidae) of rays with the pectoral fins greatly developed giving the fish a flat diamond shape
1
a
: a metal frame that can be fitted to the sole of a shoe and to which is attached a runner or a set of wheels for gliding over ice or a surface other than ice
b
: roller skate
especially
: in-line skate
c
2
: a period of skating
skated; skating
1
: to glide along on skates propelled by the alternate action of the legs
2
: to slip or glide as if on skates
3
: to proceed in a superficial or blithe manner
: to go along or through by skating
1
: a thin awkward-looking or decrepit horse : nag
2
Examples of skate in a Sentence
Verb
hockey players skating into position
Couples skated around the rink.
She skated an excellent program in the competition.
We skate at the park.
The bugs skated along the surface of the water.
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Wyatt’s father, Larry Littrell, brought his son’s question to his local representatives — filling City Commission meetings with skate advocates of all ages, canvassing the city with signs, making petitions and even running unsuccessfully for a commission seat in 2018 to get a park for his son.
—Zoey Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2025
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025
After years of pleading with Cincinnati leaders, the local skateboarding community is getting its wish for a place to skate.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
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Noun
The bag features two smooth-rolling inline skate wheels and a telescopic handle.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 July 2025
Wyatt’s father, Larry Littrell, brought his son’s question to his local representatives — filling City Commission meetings with skate advocates of all ages, canvassing the city with signs, making petitions and even running unsuccessfully for a commission seat in 2018 to get a park for his son.
—Zoey Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2025
Verb
In addition, incoming Gophers forward L.J. Mooney, who is from the Pittsburgh suburbs, will skate for Team USA at the Showcase.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025
After years of pleading with Cincinnati leaders, the local skateboarding community is getting its wish for a place to skate.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
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“Skate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skate. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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skate
1 of 3 noun
: any of numerous rays that have broad winglike fins
skate
2 of 3 noun1
: a metallic runner fitting the sole of a shoe or a shoe with a permanently attached runner used for gliding on ice
2
skate
3 of 3 verb
skated; skating
1
: to glide along on skates
2
: to slide or move as if on skates
skater
noun
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