Meaning & Definition of Skid in English
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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.