Plural of skid
regular plural
The plural of skid is skids.
Forms of skid
| Singular | skid /ˈskɪd/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | skids /skɪdz/ |
| Countable | countable |
Skids in a sentence
- In the hours before daylight he sharpened the skids and tightened the lashings to prepare for the long dogsled journey.
- Due to frequent arctic travel, the plane was equipped with long skids for snow and ice landings.
- Entering an election year, no Congress obeys a second-term President whose popularity is on the skids.1938 June 27, “Work Undone”, in Time, archived from the original on 04 May 2008. From the entry on the skids
- Sometimes your sales progress skids to a halt.1992, Joan Guiducci, Joan Guiducci's power calling, page 49. From the entry blocker
- But having one like mine who morbidly fears the freeze makes it beyond belief when the temperature skids below zero.1970 January 12, Bob Talbert, “Electric Blanket with Dual Dials Has Saved This Marriage”, in Detroit Free Press, volume 139, number 253…. From the entry cryophobe
Meaning of skid
- noun An out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car or other vehicle.
- noun 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.
- noun A hook attached to a chain, used for the same purpose.
Questions about the plural of skid
- What is the plural of skid?
- The plural of skid is skids.
- Is skid countable?
- Skid is a countable noun.
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