Definitions for SKID
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Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. skidnoun

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

2. brake shoe, shoe, skidnoun

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

3. skid, slip, sideslipverb

   an unexpected slide

4. skidverb

   slide without control

   "the car skidded in the curve on the wet road"

5. skidverb

   elevate onto skids

6. skidverb

   apply a brake or skid to

7. skid, slip, slue, slew, slideverb

   move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

   "the wheels skidded against the sidewalk"

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1. Skidnoun

   A low movable platform for supporting heavy items to be transported, typically of two layers, and having a space between the layers into which the fork of a fork lift can be inserted; it is used to conveniently transport heavy objects by means of a fork lift; -- a skid without wheels is the same as a pallet.

2. Skidnoun

   pl. Declining fortunes; a movement toward defeat or downfall; -- used mostly in the phrase on the skids and hit the skids.

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. skidnoun

   An out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car.

2. skidnoun

   A runner of a sled.

3. skidnoun

   A ski shaped runner or supporting surface as found on a helicopter or other aircraft in place of wheels.

4. skidnoun

   A basic form of a wood or plastic platform for the storage and transport of goods, machinery or equipment, later developed into pallet.

5. skidverb

   To slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard.

6. Etymology: To differentiate from skied

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1. skid

   A skid is an instance of sliding or slipping uncontrollably on a surface, typically due to a lack of traction. It can also refer to a pallet or framework for holding and transporting heavy items. In aviation, a skid refers to a sideways slide in turning.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Skidnoun

   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

2. Skidnoun

   a piece of timber used as a support, or to receive pressure

3. Skidnoun

   large fenders hung over a vessel's side to protect it in handling a cargo

4. Skidnoun

   one of a pair of timbers or bars, usually arranged so as to form an inclined plane, as form a wagon to a door, along which anything is moved by sliding or rolling

5. Skidnoun

   one of a pair of horizontal rails or timbers for supporting anything, as a boat, a barrel, etc

6. Skidverb

   to protect or support with a skid or skids; also, to cause to move on skids

7. Skidverb

   to check with a skid, as wagon wheels

8. Etymology: [Icel. sk a billet of wood. See Shide.]

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1. Skid

   Skid is a 1970 album by Skid Row featuring guitar ace Gary Moore.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Skid

   skid, n. a piece of timber hung against a ship's side to protect it from injury: a sliding wedge or drag to check the wheel of a wagon on a steep place: a slab put below a gun to keep it off the ground.—v.t. to check with a skid.—v.i. to slide along without revolving.—n. Skid′der, one who uses a skid. [Scand., Ice. skídh; A.S. scíd, a piece split off.]

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. skid

   In military language, is any timber which is used as a base to keep one object from resting on another. Thus, a row of cannon in store will be kept from the ground by skids. The term is also applied to the drag which is put on the wheels of carriages in going up hills, to prevent rolling backwards.

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1. SKID

   What does SKID stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the SKID acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

Matched Categories

1. • Brake
   • Elevate
   • Plank
   • Slide

Anagrams for SKID »

1. disk

2. kids

How to pronounce SKID?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say SKID in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of SKID in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of SKID in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of SKID in a Sentence

1. from an official Japanese guide for English-speaking drivers, 1936:

   1. At the rise of the hand of the policeman, stop rapidly. Do not pass him or otherwise disrespect him. 2. If pedestrian obstacle your path, tootle horn melodiously. If he continue to obstacle, tootle horn vigorously and utter vocal warning such as "Hi, Hi." [...] 5. Beware of greasy corner where lurk skid demon. Cease step on, approach slowly, round cautiously, resume step on gradually.

2. Read MoreAt 46:

   Believe it or not, I tell them, 'Honey, this is not what you want to do,' it's the end of the line. This is skid row. ... This shit will kill you.

3. Ronnie Richter:

   There were no skid marks around his body. There was no vehicular debris found. His loosely tied shoes were still on his feet.

4. Tom Gilmore:

   There's a new consciousness that is extremely sensitive to the needs of the homeless, does that mean they accept the notion of Skid Row ? No, no, no because Skid Row is a travesty as a construct. It's a toxic environment for the homeless.

5. Ryan Navales:

   Skid Row has become less transient, the history of skid row goes back to a transient neighborhood associated with the railroad. The true definition of transient is short term. Now it's long term. It's become a neighborhood.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=SKID
2. ^ GCIDE
   https://gcide.gnu.org.ua/?q=SKID
3. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Skid
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/SKID
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=SKID
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=SKID
8. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html