1. a boot with a blade or wheels attached for gliding on ice or other surfaces
2. a type of flat fish with a broad body and long tail

1. to glide on skates
2. to avoid dealing with or discussing something directly
Usage: informal

Examples

• She laced up her ice skates before heading to the rink.
• The children love to roller skate in the park.
• We caught a large skate while fishing off the coast.
• He learned to skate when he was five years old.
• The politician tried to skate around the controversial question.
• They skated gracefully across the frozen pond.
• The restaurant serves grilled skate with lemon butter.