Definition of Skate
Skate
skate


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a metal frame or a set of wheels that is attached to the soul of a shoe for gliding over ice or any other surface;

e.g. I wore my ice skates and glided on to the ice rink.

(verb)
to proceed through a matter or subject superficially and fleetingly;

e.g. We just skated over that topic in the presentation, because it was volatile and confrontational.

(verb)
to glide or move on skates;

e.g. I like to skate on the ice rink near my house.



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