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Definition of skid

an unexpected slide
a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel''s rotation
one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects
move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner; "the wheels skidded against the sidewalk"
slide without control; "the car skidded in the curve on the wet road"
apply a brake or skid to
elevate onto skids

Similar Words: slip, sideslip, brake shoe, shoe, slue, slew, slide

See Also: stumble, slip up, trip up

Hyponyms: submarine, side-slip

Part Meronyms: drum brake, drum brakes, chute, slide, slideway, sloping trough

Derivational Morphology: dislocate, luxate, splay, slip, slue, slew, slide, steal, glide, coast, slider, sideslip, skidder, slipper, brake shoe, shoe

Anagrams: disk

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