Synonyms of skid


1. skid, board, plank

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

2. brake shoe, shoe, skid, restraint, constraint

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

3. skid, slip, sideslip, slide, glide, coast

usage: an unexpected slide


1. skid, skid, slip, slue, slew, slide

usage: slide without control; "the car skidded in the curve on the wet road"

2. skid, raise, lift, elevate, get up, bring up

usage: elevate onto skids

3. skid, brake

usage: apply a brake or skid to

4. skid, slip, slue, slew, slide, glide

usage: move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner; "the wheels skidded against the sidewalk"

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