English dictionary

skid

/sk/I/d/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation

noun.artifact

Synonyms brake shoe shoe

Source: WordNet 3.0
an unexpected slide

noun.act

Synonyms sideslip slip

Source: WordNet 3.0
A shoe or clog, as of iron, attached to a chain, and placed under the wheel of a wagon to prevent its turning when descending a steep hill; a drag; a skidpan; also, by extension, a hook attached to a chain, and used for the same purpose.

noun

Source: webster1913
A runner (one or two) under some flying machines, used for landing.

noun

Source: webster1913

slide without control

verb.motion

Examples
The car skidded in the curve on the wet road.

Source: WordNet 3.0
elevate onto skids

verb.motion

Source: WordNet 3.0
apply a brake or skid to

verb.motion

Source: WordNet 3.0
move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

verb.motion

Examples
The wheels skidded against the sidewalk.

Synonyms slew slide slip slue

Source: WordNet 3.0
To protect or support with a skid or skids; also, to cause to move on skids.

verb

Source: webster1913
To slide without rotating; -- said of a wheel held from turning while the vehicle moves onward.

verb

Source: webster1913
To haul (logs) to a skid and load on a skidway.

verb

Source: webster1913