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skid

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He managed to kick my back tire, and I skid to a halt and dismount.

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Definitions7
Parts of speech2

Quick take

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

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of skid gathered in one view.

noun

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

noun

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

noun

an unexpected slide

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for skid.

noun

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

noun

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

See also: shoe

verb

slide without control; "the car skidded in the curve on the wet road"

verb

elevate onto skids

verb

apply a brake or skid to

verb

move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner; "the wheels skidded against the sidewalk"

See also: slip, slue, slew, slide

Example sentences

1

He managed to kick my back tire, and I skid to a halt and dismount.

2

If the suction fan malfunctioned, all downforce would be lost and the car would skid off the track.

3

Or is the wheel fixed compatible such that you're fine with people skid/skip stopping?

4

We have cars that can detect when the brakes are locking and fix it, so that you never go into a skid.

5

But then I saw the skid-marks leading across the verge from the road, and I realised this was a bit more serious.

6

There's a link to the SR-71 manual, where I found this gem, in the takeoff section:"The tires may skid with the brakes on at high engine thrust.

7

Two weeks later and they have a wifi controlled skid-steer robot prototype running using the Rasp.

8

There is a tight tolerance to maintain between the "air skid" and the wall of the tube, but the air skid is mounted on a suspension system that is probably intended to deal with small variations away from the ideal tube shape.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use skid in a sentence?

He managed to kick my back tire, and I skid to a halt and dismount.

What does skid mean?

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

What part of speech is skid?

skid is commonly used as noun, verb.