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skid
nouns
one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects
skid
is a part of
sloping channel through which things can descend
chute,
slide,
slideway,
sloping trough
is a type of (narrower)
a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
board,
plank
a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation
brake shoe,
shoe,
skid
an unexpected slide
sideslip,
skid,
slip
verbs
slide without control
"the car skidded in the curve on the wet road"
skid
is derived from
skidder
is a type of (narrower)
move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
"the wheels skidded against the sidewalk"
skid,
slew,
slide,
slip,
slue
elevate onto skids
skid
is derived from
skidder
is a type of (narrower)
raise from a lower to a higher position
"Raise your hands"; "Lift a load"
bring up,
elevate,
get up,
lift,
raise
apply a brake or skid to
skid
is a type of (narrower)
cause to stop by applying the brakes
"brake the car before you go into a curve"
brake
move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
"the wheels skidded against the sidewalk"
skid,
slew,
slide,
slip,
slue
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