English to English
noun
- one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects
source: WordNet 3.0
- a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation
source: WordNet 3.0
- an unexpected slide
source: WordNet 3.0
- A 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; also, by extension, a hook attached to a chain, and used for the same purpose.
source: Webster 1913
- A runner (one or two) under some flying machines, used for landing.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- slide without control
The car skidded in the curve on the wet road.
source: WordNet 3.0
- elevate onto skids
source: WordNet 3.0
- apply a brake or skid to
source: WordNet 3.0
- move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
The wheels skidded against the sidewalk.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To protect or support with a skid or skids; also, to cause to move on skids.
source: Webster 1913
- To slide without rotating; -- said of a wheel held from turning while the vehicle moves onward.
source: Webster 1913
- To haul (logs) to a skid and load on a skidway.
source: Webster 1913
