Definitions
verb
move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
“the wheels skidded against the sidewalk”
noun
a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation
verb
apply a brake or skid to
verb
elevate onto skids
noun
one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects
verb
slide without control
“the car skidded in the curve on the wet road”
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