Synonyms of skid
5 similar words
Another word for skid is skidding. Other synonyms of skid are drag and wheelslide.
Synonyms and similar words for skid
nounAn out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car or...
- skiddingThe motion of something that skids.
- wheelslideA condition caused when railway vehicle wheels lose adhesion when the brakes are applied, due to slippery rails, and...
- sideslip
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.
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Questions about synonyms of skid
- What is another word for skid?
- Skid has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as skidding, drag and wheelslide.
- What does skid mean?
- Skid means an out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car or other vehicle.
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