1. (

• skid

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

2. (

• brake_shoe ,
• shoe ,
• skid ,

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

3. (

• skid ,
• slip ,
• sideslip

) an unexpected slide ;

1. (

• skid ,

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

2. (

• skid ,

) elevate onto skids ;

3. (

• skid ,

) apply a brake or skid to ;

4. (

• skid ,
• slip ,
• slue ,
• slew ,
• slide ,

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