Skate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈskāt/

Meaning & Definition of Skate

Skate (noun)

  1. any of a family (Rajidae) of rays with the pectoral fins greatly developed giving the fish a flat diamond shape
  2. 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
  3. roller skate; especially, in-line skate
  4. ice skate
  5. a thin awkward-looking or decrepit horse, nag
  6. fellow

Skate (verb)

  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

Skate (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a physically unsound horse

    similar: cob, dobbin, jade, plug, equine, nag, steed, equid, colt, filly, foal, gelding, mare, stallion, bronco, mustang, pony, charger, courser, cow pony, cutting horse, galloper, hack, hackney, mount, packhorse, prancer, quarter horse, racehorse, saddle horse, trotter, warhorse, workhorse, bay, black, buckskin, chestnut, dun, palomino, pinto, roan, skewbald, sorrel

Skate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in slide, glide

    similar: glide, slide
    opposite: grate, grind, rasp, scrape, scratch, rub, groan, whine

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Skate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Skate:

cob, dobbin, jade, plug, equine, nag, steed, equid, colt, filly, foal, gelding, mare, stallion, bronco, mustang, pony, charger, courser, cow pony, cutting horse, galloper, hack, hackney, mount, packhorse, prancer, quarter horse, racehorse, saddle horse, trotter, warhorse, workhorse, bay, black, buckskin, chestnut, dun, palomino, pinto

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Skate

Words with the opposite meaning of Skate:

grate, grind, rasp, scrape, scratch, rub, groan, whine

Word Forms of Skate

Inflections: skates, skated, skating

Origin & Etymology of Skate

Middle English scate, from Old Norse skata

First known use: 14th century

Words & Phrases Containing Skate

skate park, skate over/around, ice-skate, ice skate, in-line skate, roller skate

Frequently Asked Questions about Skate

What does "Skate" mean?

"Skate" means any of a family (Rajidae) of rays with the pectoral fins greatly developed giving the fish a flat diamond shape. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: any of a family (Rajidae) of rays with the pectoral fins greatly developed giving the fish a flat diamond shape. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Skate"?

Other words for "Skate" include cob, dobbin, jade, plug, equine, nag, steed and equid. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Skate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Skate"?

There are 45 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Skate". Common alternatives include cob, dobbin, jade, plug, equine, nag, steed, equid, colt and filly.

What is the opposite of "Skate"?

Antonyms of "Skate" include grate, grind, rasp, scrape, scratch, rub, groan and whine.

Is "Skate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Skate" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Skate"?

"Skate" is pronounced /ˈskāt/.

What is the origin of the word "Skate"?

"Skate" comes from Middle English scate, from Old Norse skata. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Skate" meaning "a physically unsound horse"?

When "Skate" (noun) means a physically unsound horse, synonyms include cob, dobbin, jade, plug, equine and nag.