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skids

/skɪdz/

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noun

Schlitterpartie, Rutschen

An out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car.

Examples :

"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 den Ausrutscher abfangen.

vehicle action traffic condition

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noun

Bremse, Hemmschuh

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.

Examples :

"The driver attached the heavy skids to the wheels of the logging truck before starting down the steep mountain road to prevent it from rolling too fast. "

Der Fahrer befestigte die schweren Bremsen an den Rädern des Holztransporters, bevor er die steile Bergstraße hinunterfuhr, um zu verhindern, dass er zu schnell rollt.

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noun

Kufen

(by extension) A hook attached to a chain, used for the same purpose.

Examples :

"The logging truck used skids to drag the heavy timber from the forest floor up onto its bed. "

Der Holztransporter benutzte Kufen, um das schwere Holz vom Waldboden auf seine Ladefläche zu ziehen.

nautical technical machine

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noun

Kufen, Gleitschienen

A piece of timber or other material used as a support, or to receive pressure.

Examples :

"The carpenter used the skids to move the heavy table safely across the floor. "

Der Zimmermann benutzte die Kufen, um den schweren Tisch sicher über den Boden zu bewegen.

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verb

Schlittert, rutscht

To slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard.

Examples :

"They skidded around the corner and accelerated up the street."

Sie schlitterten um die Ecke und beschleunigten die Straße hinauf.

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verb

Mit Kufen versehen, abbremsen

To protect or support with a skid or skids.

Examples :

"The movers will skid the heavy piano across the wooden floor to prevent scratches. "

Die Umzugshelfer werden das schwere Klavier über den Holzboden mit Kufen versehen, um Kratzer zu vermeiden.

vehicle technical

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verb

Gleiten, rutschen

To cause to move on skids.

Examples :

"The workers skids the heavy boxes across the warehouse floor to their designated spots. "

Die Arbeiter lassen die schweren Kisten über den Lagerhallenboden gleiten, um sie an ihren vorgesehenen Stellen abzulegen.

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verb

Abbremsen, bremsen

To check or halt (wagon wheels, etc.) with a skid.

Examples :

"The delivery driver had to skid the truck's wheels on the icy hill to slow down before reaching the intersection. "

Der Lieferfahrer musste die Räder des Lastwagens auf dem eisigen Hügel abbremsen, um langsamer zu werden, bevor er die Kreuzung erreichte.

vehicle technology

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noun

Stiefkind

Examples :

"Even though she was his skids, he treated her like his own daughter. "

Obwohl sie sein Stiefkind war, behandelte er sie wie seine eigene Tochter.