Skid

/skɪd/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A sideways slide or slipping motion.

The truck went into a skid and almost hit the guardrail.

A piece of metal or material used to provide support or a base for something.

We used a skid to stabilize the load on the truck.

verb

To slide, especially sideways, on a slippery surface.

The car began to skid on the icy road.

To cause (a vehicle) to slide sideways.

He skidded the car around the corner to avoid the obstacle.

To lose traction, usually resulting in a loss of control.

The motorcycle skidded when the rider hit the brakes too hard.

Middle English skiden, from Old Norse skida, meaning to cut or split.

skid row

A rundown area inhabited by homeless people.

make a skid

To perform a violent sideways movement of a vehicle.

slide

To move smoothly along a surface.

drift

To be carried slowly by a current of air or water.

To lose control in a vehicle, often resulting in a broader slide.

That corner was so sharp, I totally skidded out.

To move stealthily or in a sneaky manner.

He skidded away from the party without anyone noticing.