Skate

usgb/skeɪt/
noun

A boot with a blade or wheels attached that you wear for moving on ice or ground.

She put on her skates and went onto the ice rink.
Visual representation of "skate" - A boot with a blade or wheels attached that you wear for moving on ice or ground.

Often appears as...

  • ice skate
  • roller skate
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Visual representation of "skate"
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Two Varieties

Skate as footwear comes in two main varieties for different surfaces: 'ice skates' for ice and 'roller skates' for ground.

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In winter, I use ice skates, but in summer, I prefer roller skates.
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Sport Specific

'Skate' in this sense often relates to sports like figure skating or roller derby.

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She bought new skates to compete in the figure skating championship.
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Gear Association

Mentioning 'skates' usually suggests an activity requiring safety gear like helmets or pads.

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Before heading out, he put on his skates and safety pads.
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