Meaning & Definition of word "Skid"
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Skid
/skɪd/
noun:
- 1. A sideways slide or slipping motion.
- Example: The truck went into a skid and almost hit the guardrail.
- 2. A piece of metal or material used to provide support or a base for something.
- Example: We used a skid to stabilize the load on the truck.
verb:
- 1. To slide, especially sideways, on a slippery surface.
- Example: The car began to skid on the icy road.
- 2. To cause (a vehicle) to slide sideways.
- Example: He skidded the car around the corner to avoid the obstacle.
- 3. To lose traction, usually resulting in a loss of control.
- Example: The motorcycle skidded when the rider hit the brakes too hard.
Etymology
Middle English skiden, from Old Norse skida, meaning to cut or split.
Common Phrases and Expressions
skid row:
A rundown area inhabited by homeless people.
make a skid:
To perform a violent sideways movement of a vehicle.
Related Words
slide:
To move smoothly along a surface.
drift:
To be carried slowly by a current of air or water.
Slang Meanings of skid
Meaning: To lose control in a vehicle, often resulting in a broader slide.
Example Sentence: That corner was so sharp, I totally skidded out.
Meaning: To move stealthily or in a sneaky manner.
Example Sentence: He skidded away from the party without anyone noticing.