American English pronunciation
How to pronounce skid
IPA transcription: [s'kɪd]
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Noun
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one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects
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a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation
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an unexpected slide
Verb
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move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
“the wheels skidded against the sidewalk”
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slide without control
“the car skidded in the curve on the wet road”
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elevate onto skids
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apply a brake or skid to
Usage examples
- The brake pedal was vibrating as the anti-skid system intervened.
- She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Fine Arts from Skidmore College.
- He went into an erratic skid before hitting a light pole and overturning.
- The brake pedal was vibrating as the anti-skid system intervened.
- The building was designed by architecture firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill.
- Skid marks can be seen clearly, and vehicles smoke when heavily damaged.
- The brake pedal was vibrating as the anti-skid system intervened.
- It had the standard fixed main wheel and tail-skid undercarriage of its day.
- The plane had a conventional landing gear, with a rear skid.
- The brake pedal was vibrating as the anti-skid system intervened.