verb
Meaning 1
To avoid addressing or tackling.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: skate around
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
skate over
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verb
Meaning 2
To defeat convincingly; trounce.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: hobbies, ice-hockey, lifestyle, skating, sports
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: gloss over, smooth over, slur over, skimp over
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: treat, handle, do by
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