Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Skates.
How to pronounce skates:
UK
Skates - as a noun
Sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
sports equipmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Large edible rays having a long snout and thick tail with pectoral fins continuous with the head; swim by undulating the edges of the pectoral fins
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rayHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Skates - as a verb
Move along on skates
Example: "The dutch often skate along the canals in winter"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
glideHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I need to buy new skates for ice hockey."
"She glided smoothly across the ice on her figure skates."
"The skates were too big for him, so he struggled to keep his balance."
"He was thrilled to receive a pair of roller skates for his birthday."
"The kids were excited to try out their new rollerblades and skates."
Word Game Points
Is SKATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, skates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SKATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is SKATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, skates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSKATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is SKATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, skates is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSKATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
