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skate

Definition

  • noun: a kind of shoe with blades or wheels on the bottom that allow you to glide or roll on a surface
  • noun: any of a family (Rajidae, especially genus 'Raja') of rays with the pectoral fins greatly developed giving the fish a flat diamond shape
  • verb: to move or glide over a surface on skates
  • verb: to glide along on 'skates' propelled by the alternate action of the legs
  • synonyms: glide

Examples

  • She 'skated' an excellent program in the competition.

  • The bugs 'skated' along the surface of the water.

  • There were several 'ice-skaters' at the rink.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I missed the woods that we took hikes. And the backyard where you used to play. Spring lake. Where you learned to skate. Come here. Hey. I'm liking this new view. Friendship Island has expanded. Glad they finally opened that (..)
    2015 Inside Out