Skid

verb
skɪd

Noun

  • an unexpected slide

    Similar:SideslipSlip
    Type of:SlideGlideCoast

  • a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation

    Similar:Shoe
    Type of:RestraintConstraint

  • one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects

    Type of:PlankBoard

Verb

  • move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

    “the wheels skidded against the sidewalk”

    Similar:SlewSlideSlipSlue
    Type of:Glide

  • slide without control

    “the car skidded in the curve on the wet road”

    Type of:SlewSlideSlip

  • apply a brake or skid to

    Type of:Brake

  • elevate onto skids

    Type of:LiftRaiseElevate

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