1. Move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
   "the wheels skidded against the pavement";
   - slip, slue, slew, slide
    
2. Slide without control
   "the car skidded in the curve on the wet road"
    
3. Apply a brake or skid to
   "The driver skidded the car to avoid the obstacle"
    
4. Elevate onto skids
   "They skidded the heavy machinery onto the truck"

1. An unexpected slide
   "The car went into a skid on the icy road";
   - slip, sideslip
    
2. One of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects
   "They placed skids under the heavy crate to move it more easily"
    
3. A restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation
   "The brake skids were adjusted to ensure proper contact with the drum";
   - brake shoe, shoe

Derived forms: skids, skidded, skidding

Type of: board, brake, bring up, coast, constraint, elevate, get up, glide, lift, plank, raise, restraint, slide

Part of: chute, drum brake, slide, slideway, sloping trough

Encyclopedia: Skid