skid

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Singular
skid

Plural
skids

skid (plural skids)

  1. An out of control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car.
  2. A ski shaped runner or supporting surface as found on a helicopter or other aircraft in place of wheels.
  3. 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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Infinitive
to skid

Third person singular
skids

Simple past
skidded

Past participle
skidded

Present participle
skidding

to skid (third-person singular simple present skids, present participle skidding, simple past and past participle skidded)

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

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