Skid Definition & Meaning
skid
- noun
- one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects
- a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation
- an unexpected slide
- verb
- slide without control; "the car skidded in the curve on the wet road"
- elevate onto skids
- apply a brake or skid to
- move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner; "the wheels skidded against the sidewalk"
"Skid" in song lyrics
See how skid is used in real songs:
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"Cause I'm too nice to do bids or ever hit skid"
Black Moon — I Got Cha Opin -
"Cos the be on us like young chickens hittin' skid"
Five Deez — Instruments of the Trade -
"I pinned that he braked...he skid..."
Krayzie Bone — Dummy Man
Words that rhyme with skid
Usage tips for "skid"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does skid mean?
- one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation an unexpected slide slide without control; "the car skidded in the curve on the wet road" elevate onto skids apply a brake or skid to move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner; "the wheels skidded against the sidewalk"
- What part of speech is skid?
- Skid is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does skid have?
- Skid has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).