skid — to slide without control on a smooth surface
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to slide without control on a smooth surface
Pronunciation (IPA): /skɪd/
Example Sentences
- My car skidded into a ditch when I tried to avoid the cat crossing the road.
- The pizza delivery guy skidded on the banana peel like in a cartoon.
- During the emergency brake test, the vehicle skidded for 50 meters.
skid
VERB[/skɪd/]
to slide without control on a smooth surface
to slide without control on a smooth surface
The kid began to skid, then quickly hid!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'skid' derives from Old Norse skíð, originally meaning 'thin wooden stick' or 'ski'. The term evolved through Scandinavian languages in the 16th century, initially referring to a sliding wooden plank or board, before developing its modern meaning of 'to slide or slip'.
Breakdown
Old Norse skíð (thin wooden stick, ski) → Middle English skid (sliding wooden plank) → Modern English skid (to slide or slip). The semantic shift reflects the physical action of wooden implements sliding across surfaces.
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📝Examples
“My car skidded into a ditch when I tried to avoid the cat crossing the road.”
“The pizza delivery guy skidded on the banana peel like in a cartoon.”
“During the emergency brake test, the vehicle skidded for 50 meters.”
“His career hit the skids after the scandal broke out.”
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