skid

verb

Meaning

Slide uncontrollably across a surface, typically due to a loss of friction.

Examples

The bicycle tires started to skid when he slammed on the brakes.
Heavy rain caused the truck to skid across the highway lanes.

Synonyms: slide, slip, skitter, sideslip

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skid

verb

Pronunciation: /skɪd/

Definition

Slide uncontrollably across a surface, typically due to a loss of friction.

Examples

The bicycle tires started to skid when he slammed on the brakes.
Heavy rain caused the truck to skid across the highway lanes.
She felt the back wheels skid as she turned the corner too fast.

How to Use skid

skid to a halt (idiom): stop suddenly by sliding — "The bus skidded to a halt just inches from the crosswalk."
skid on [surface] (prepositional phrase): sliding because of a specific surface — "The car skidded on the wet leaves covering the road."

Synonyms of skid

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