skid
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[edit] English
[edit] Pronunciation
- Rhymes: -ɪd
[edit] Noun
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skid (plural skids)
- An out of control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car.
- A ski shaped runner or supporting surface as found on a helicopter or other aircraft in place of wheels.
- A basic form of a wood or plastic platform for the storage and transport of goods, machinery or equipment, later developed into pallet
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out of control sliding motion
ski shaped runner or supporting surface as found on a helicopter or other aircraft
[edit] Verb
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to skid (third-person singular simple present skids, present participle skidding, simple past and past participle skidded)
- (intransitive) To slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard.
[edit] Translations
To slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard