skates
word · lemma: skate
/ˈskeɪts/
skayts
/skˈeɪts/
skayts
Definition
'Skates' are special boots with wheels or blades on the bottom, used to move smoothly over ice or hard surfaces for fun or sport. The word can also refer to a type of flat fish.
Usage & Nuances
'Skates' usually means the equipment for ice skating or roller skating (usually plural). Not to be confused with 'skateboard.' 'A pair of skates' is common. The fish meaning is less common in daily conversation.
Spanish: patines - patina (pez)Portuguese (BR): patinsPortuguese (PT): patinsChinese (Simplified): 溜冰鞋 - 鳐鱼Chinese (Traditional): 溜冰鞋 - 鰩魚Hindi: स्केट्सArabic: زلاجاتBengali: স্কেটস - স্কেট (জুতো) - স্কেট মাছ (ফিশ)Russian: коньки - роликовые коньки - скат (рыба)Japanese: スケート靴 - エイ（魚）Vietnamese: giày trượt băng - giày patin - cá đuốiKorean: 스케이트 - 가오리(물고기)Turkish: paten - raya (balık)Urdu: اسکیٹس - اسکیٹ مچھلیIndonesian: sepatu roda - sepatu es - ikan pari
Example Sentences
I put on my skates to go ice skating.
basic
She bought new skates for her birthday.
basic
Whenever the lake freezes, everyone grabs their skates.
natural
My little brother can't tie his skates yet.
basic
I lost a wheel from my skates and had to borrow a friend's pair.
natural
Fresh fish special today: grilled skates with lemon sauce.
natural