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Meaning & Definition of Skid in English

English

Skid

/skɪd/

noun

1. One of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects

synonym:
  • skid

2. A restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation

synonym:
  • brake shoe,
  • shoe,
  • skid

3. An unexpected slide

synonym:
  • skid,
  • slip,
  • sideslip

verb

1. Slide without control

  • "The car skidded in the curve on the wet road"
synonym:
  • skid

2. Elevate onto skids

synonym:
  • skid

3. Apply a brake or skid to

synonym:
  • skid

4. Move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

  • "The wheels skidded against the sidewalk"
synonym:
  • skid,
  • slip,
  • slue,
  • slew,
  • slide

Examples of using

To some extent, you can control the car in a skid.