nounπShareAn 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."vehicleactiontechnologytrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "vehicleutilitytechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(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. "itemutensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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. "materialstructurebuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."vehicleactiontrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo protect or support with a skid or skids."The movers skidded the heavy sofa across the floor to protect the hardwood. "vehicletechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to move on skids."The workers skidded the heavy crates across the warehouse floor to move them faster. "vehicleactionmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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. "vehicletechnicalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stepchild."Even though Mark wasn't blood-related, his mother's husband treated him like any other skid in the family. "familypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading