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to skid
01
(of a vehicle) to slide or slip uncontrollably, usually on a slippery surface
Intransitive
Examples
The car began to skid on the icy road.
02
to slip or slide, often uncontrollably
Intransitive
Examples
The dancer incorporated a dramatic move into the routine, making her shoes skid across the polished stage.
03
to deliberately stop or slow the movement of wheels or similar objects by employing a block or wedge
Transitive: to skid a wheel
Examples
In the old days, teamsters would skid the wagon wheels on steep slopes.
04
to move objects on skids
Transitive: to skid sth to a direction
Examples
The workers skidded the large crate across the warehouse floor.
Skid
01
an uncontrolled or unexpected sliding movement, typically of a vehicle
Examples
The car went into a skid on the icy road.
02
one of two planks forming a track for rolling or sliding objects
Examples
The workers placed skids under the crate to move it easily.
03
a brake component that applies hydraulic force against a drum to slow wheel rotation
Examples
The mechanic checked the skids for wear in the braking system.
Lexical Tree
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