noun🔗ShareSchleudern, RutschenAn out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car."Just before hitting the guardrail the driver was able to regain control and pull out of the skid."Kurz bevor er die Leitplanke rammte, konnte der Fahrer die Kontrolle wiedererlangen und das Schleudern abfangen.vehicleactiontechnologytrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBremsschuh, GleitschieneA 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."The farmer attached a skid to the wagon wheel before starting down the steep hill to prevent the wagon from rolling too fast. "Der Bauer befestigte einen Bremsschuh am Wagenrad, bevor er den steilen Hügel hinunterfuhr, um zu verhindern, dass der Wagen zu schnell rollte.vehicleutilitytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGleithaken(by extension) A hook attached to a chain, used for the same purpose."The loggers used a skid attached to a strong chain to drag the heavy timber out of the forest. "Die Holzfäller benutzten einen Gleithaken, der an einer starken Kette befestigt war, um das schwere Holz aus dem Wald zu ziehen.itemutensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKlotz, UnterlageA piece of timber or other material used as a support, or to receive pressure."The carpenter used a wooden skid to move the heavy table across the floor. "Der Zimmermann benutzte einen Holzklotz, um den schweren Tisch über den Boden zu bewegen.materialstructurebuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSchlittern, rutschenTo slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard."They skidded around the corner and accelerated up the street."Sie schlittern um die Ecke und beschleunigten die Straße hinauf.vehicleactiontrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit Kufen versehen, abbremsenTo protect or support with a skid or skids."The movers skidded the heavy sofa across the floor to protect the hardwood. "Die Umzugshelfer bremsten das schwere Sofa über den Boden, um das Hartholz zu schützen.vehicletechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareGleiten, rutschenTo cause to move on skids."The workers skidded the heavy crates across the warehouse floor to move them faster. "Die Arbeiter ließen die schweren Kisten über den Lagerhallenboden gleiten, um sie schneller zu bewegen.vehicleactionmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbbremsen, bremsenTo check or halt (wagon wheels, etc.) with a skid."The driver skidded the wheels of the car to avoid hitting the child running into the street. "Der Fahrer bremste die Räder des Autos ab, um zu vermeiden, dass er das Kind, das auf die Straße rannte, anfährt.vehicletechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareStiefkindA stepchild."Even though Mark wasn't blood-related, his mother's husband treated him like any other skid in the family. "Obwohl Mark nicht blutsverwandt war, behandelte der Mann seiner Mutter ihn wie jedes andere Stiefkind in der Familie.familypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
