Skid (Noun)
Meaning 1
A restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation.
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
An unexpected slide.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
One of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Workers placed the skids on the ground to create a rail for the heavy machinery to slide along.
- The skids were made of thick wooden planks to ensure they could withstand the weight of the logs being transported.
- The crew carefully positioned the skids to form a straight track for the concrete pipes to be slid into place.
- After securing the skids, the team began to slide the large containers along the track to the storage area.
- The construction site had several skids installed to simplify the movement of heavy building materials around the site.