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an unexpected slide one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner; "the wheels skidded against the sidewalk" slide without control; "the car skidded in the curve on the wet road" apply a brake or skid to elevate onto skids a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel''s rotation |
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