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."vehicleactiontrafficconditionChat 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 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. "vehiclemachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) A hook attached to a chain, used for the same purpose."The logging truck used skids to drag the heavy timber from the forest floor up onto its bed. "nauticaltechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA piece of timber or other material used as a support, or to receive pressure."The carpenter used the skids to move the heavy table safely across the floor. "materialpartbuildingChat 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."vehicleactiontechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo protect or support with a skid or skids."The movers will skid the heavy piano across the wooden floor to prevent scratches. "vehicletechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to move on skids."The workers skids the heavy boxes across the warehouse floor to their designated spots. "vehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo check or halt (wagon wheels, etc.) with a skid."The delivery driver had to skid the truck's wheels on the icy hill to slow down before reaching the intersection. "vehicletechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA stepchild."Even though she was his skids, he treated her like his own daughter. "familyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
