"skid" in the noun sense

1. skid

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

2. brake shoe, shoe, skid

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

3. skid, slip, sideslip

an unexpected slide

"skid" in the verb sense

1. skid

slide without control

"the car skidded in the curve on the wet road"

2. skid

elevate onto skids

3. skid

apply a brake or skid to

4. skid, slip, slue, slew, slide

move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

"the wheels skidded against the sidewalk"

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