skid

/skɪd/ verbnoun
4 letters1 syllable9 points in Scrabble®9 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS7
VERB
1

Move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner.

“the wheels skidded against the sidewalk”

2

Apply a brake or skid to.

3

Elevate onto skids.

4

Slide without control.

“the car skidded in the curve on the wet road”

NOUN
1

An unexpected slide.

2

A restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation.

3

One of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects.

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