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1.nounAn out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car."Just before hitting the guardrail the driver was able to regain control and pull out of the skid."
2.nounA 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; a drag; a skidpan.
3.noun(by extension) A hook attached to a chain, used for the same purpose.
4.nounA piece of timber or other material used as a support, or to receive pressure.
5.verbTo slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard."They skidded around the corner and accelerated up the street."
6.verbTo protect or support with a skid or skids.
7.verbTo cause to move on skids.
8.verbTo check or halt (wagon wheels, etc.) with a skid.
9.nounA stepchild.