skid
skid
skɪd
skid
British pronunciation
/skˈɪd/

Definición y significado de "skid"en inglés

to skid
01

patinar, derrapar

(of a vehicle) to slide or slip uncontrollably, usually on a slippery surface
Intransitive
to skid definition and meaning
example
Ejemplos
The car began to skid on the icy road.
El coche empezó a patinar en la carretera helada.
The delivery van skidded momentarily on the oil spill, but the driver quickly corrected the course.
La furgoneta de reparto patinó momentáneamente en el derrame de aceite, pero el conductor corrigió rápidamente el rumbo.
02

resbalar, patinar

to slip or slide, often uncontrollably
Intransitive
example
Ejemplos
The dancer incorporated a dramatic move into the routine, making her shoes skid across the polished stage.
La bailarina incorporó un movimiento dramático en la rutina, haciendo que sus zapatos patinaran por el escenario pulido.
The figure skater showcased impressive skills, making the blades skid across the ice.
El patinador artístico mostró habilidades impresionantes, haciendo que las cuchillas patinaran sobre el hielo.
03

derrapar, frenar bruscamente

to deliberately stop or slow the movement of wheels or similar objects by employing a block or wedge
Transitive: to skid a wheel
example
Ejemplos
In the old days, teamsters would skid the wagon wheels on steep slopes.
En los viejos tiempos, los arrieros hacían patinar las ruedas de los carros en pendientes pronunciadas.
The pioneer settlers would skid their wagons down treacherous mountain trails.
Los colonos pioneros hacían patinar sus carros por los peligrosos senderos de montaña.
04

deslizar, arrastrar

to move objects on skids
Transitive: to skid sth to a direction
example
Ejemplos
The workers skidded the large crate across the warehouse floor.
Los trabajadores deslizaron la gran caja por el suelo del almacén.
The construction team decided to skid the steel beams into position on the construction site.
El equipo de construcción decidió deslizar las vigas de acero en su posición en el sitio de construcción.
01

an uncontrolled or unexpected sliding movement, typically of a vehicle

example
Ejemplos
The car went into a skid on the icy road.
He managed to recover from a skid without hitting the guardrail.
02

one of two planks forming a track for rolling or sliding objects

example
Ejemplos
The workers placed skids under the crate to move it easily.
Logs were slid down the hillside on wooden skids.
03

a brake component that applies hydraulic force against a drum to slow wheel rotation

example
Ejemplos
The mechanic checked the skids for wear in the braking system.
Hydraulic skids are essential for precise vehicle control.
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