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skidding

Verb

Noun

skid

Noun

∙ An out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car.
∙ 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.
∙ A hook attached to a chain, used for the same purpose. by extension
∙ A piece of timber or other material used as a support, or to receive pressure.
- ∙ A runner of a sled.
- ∙ A ski-shaped runner or supporting surface as found on a helicopter or other aircraft in place of wheels.
- ∙ A basic platform for the storage and transport of goods, machinery or equipment, later developed into the pallet.
- ∙ Large fenders hung over a vessel's side to protect it when handling cargo. nautical, in the plural
- ∙ One of a pair of horizontal rails or timbers for supporting anything, such as a boat or barrel.

Verb

∙ To slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard. intransitive
∙ To protect or support with a skid or skids. transitive
∙ To cause to move on skids. transitive
∙ To check or halt (wagon wheels, etc.) with a skid. transitive

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