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skate

/skeɪt/
Meanings
  • noun

    A type of transportation device consisting of a board with roller or wheeled bottoms for moving over surfaces, often used for recreational activities or as a mode of transportation.

    - "He loves to skate at the local skate park."
    - "Skating is a great way to exercise and have fun."
    - "She bought her son a new skateboard for his birthday."
Pronunciation
  1. /skeɪt/



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Synonyms

roller boot
Rhymes
Words rhyming with skate
mate , fate , gate , hate , create
Variants
List of all variants of skate that leads to same result
skate , skates , skated , skating , skate park , skate around , skate over , skate over/around , skated over/around , skates over/around , skating over/around , ice-skate , ice-skated , ice-skater , ice-skaters , ice-skates , ice-skating , ice skate , ice skates , in-line skate , in-line skater , in-line skates , in-line skating , roller skate , roller skater , roller skates , roller-skate , roller-skated , roller-skaters , roller-skates , roller-skating
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally derived from the Old English word 'scate', meaning 'a sled or wheeled vehicle'. The modern usage of the term 'skate' emerged during the late 19th century, with the invention of roller skates.

Trivia
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  1. Skateboarding was an official sport in the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics, with events including park and street competitions.

  2. The world record for the longest skateboard ride is 24 hours, 9 minutes, and 5 seconds, set by Rob Wootton in 2007.

  3. The first skateboard ramp was built in California in 1975 by Larry Stevenson and Shawn Perine.

Related Concepts
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  1. Roller skates: A type of skate that utilizes wheels attached to boots, allowing users to move on smooth surfaces by pushing themselves along with their feet.

  2. Longboard: A larger, more stable skateboard designed for cruising and downhill racing, often featuring a concave deck and larger, softer wheels.

Culture
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Skateboarding has a rich cultural history, with its origins in California in the late 1940s and 1950s. It has since evolved into a global phenomenon, with various subcultures, styles, and techniques. Skateboarding has been featured in music, art, film, and television, and has influenced fashion and popular culture.

How to Memorize "skate"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a skateboard or a person riding a skateboard.
    - Visualize the motion of pushing off with one foot and gliding on the board.
    - Think about the sound of wheels rolling on pavement.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'skate' with the image of a skateboard or a person riding one.
    - Think about the feeling of riding a skateboard or the sensation of gliding on wheels.
    - Connect the word 'skate' with the idea of recreation or transportation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence using the word 'skate': 'Sally keeps a top-notch, excellent, amazing, terrific skateboard.'
    - Use the acronym S.K.A.T.E. to remember the five basic skateboard tricks: Slide, Kickturn, Air, Transfer, and Ollie.

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