Meaning of skid in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /skɪd/

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  1. Verb

    skid

    Etymology

    late 17th century (as a noun in the sense ‘supporting beam’): perhaps related to Old Norse skíth (see ski)

    Definitions

    1. slide without control

    Examples

    • « the car skidded in the curve on the wet road »

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  2. 2. elevate onto skids

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  3. 3. apply a brake or skid to

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  4. 4. move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

    Examples

    • « the wheels skidded against the sidewalk »

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  5. Noun

    skid

    Definitions

    1. one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects
  6. 2. a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation
  7. 3. an unexpected slide

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