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skid

(sk/I/d )

one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
brake shoe, shoe

source: wordnet30
an unexpected slide(noun.act)

Synonym:
sideslip, slip

source: wordnet30
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.(noun)

source: webster1913
A runner (one or two) under some flying machines, used for landing.(noun)

source: webster1913

slide without control(verb.motion)

Example:
The car skidded in the curve on the wet road.

source: wordnet30
elevate onto skids(verb.motion)

source: wordnet30
apply a brake or skid to(verb.motion)

source: wordnet30
move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner(verb.motion)

Example:
The wheels skidded against the sidewalk.

Synonym:
slew, slide, slip, slue

source: wordnet30
To protect or support with a skid or skids; also, to cause to move on skids.(verb)

source: webster1913
To slide without rotating; -- said of a wheel held from turning while the vehicle moves onward.(verb)

source: webster1913
To haul (logs) to a skid and load on a skidway.(verb)

source: webster1913

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