skid
noun
1. one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects
Definition categories: man–made, board, plank
2. a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation
Similar word(s): shoe
Definition categories: man–made, constraint, restraint
3. an unexpected slide
Similar word(s): sideslip, slip
Definition categories: act, coast, glide, slide
Sentences with skid as a noun:
- Just before hitting the guardrail the driver was able to regain control and pull out of the skid.
- In the hours before daylight he sharpened the skids and tightened the lashings to prepare for the long dogsled journey.
- Due to frequent arctic travel, the plane was equipped with long skids for snow and ice landings.
- He unloaded six skids of boxes from the truck.
verb
1. slide without control
- the car skidded in the curve on the wet road
Definition categories: motion, skid, slew, slide, slip, slue
2. elevate onto skids
Definition categories: motion, elevate, lift, raise
3. apply a brake or skid to
Definition categories: motion, brake
4. move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
- the wheels skidded against the sidewalk
Similar word(s): slew, slide, slip, slue
Definition categories: motion, glide
Sentences with skid as a verb:
- They skidded around the corner and accelerated up the street.