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What does skid mean?

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Noun
  1. An out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car.
  2. A 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. (by extension) A hook attached to a chain, used for the same purpose.
  4. A piece of timber or other material used as a support, or to receive pressure.
    1. A runner of a sled.
    2. A ski-shaped runner or supporting surface as found on a helicopter or other aircraft in place of wheels.
    3. A basic platform for the storage and transport of goods, machinery or equipment, later developed into the pallet.
    4. (plural) Large fenders hung over a vessel's side to protect it when handling cargo.
    5. One of a pair of horizontal rails or timbers for supporting anything, such as a boat or barrel.
Verb
  1. (intransitive) To slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard.
  2. (transitive) To protect or support with a skid or skids.
  3. (transitive) To cause to move on skids.
  4. (transitive) To check or halt (wagon wheels, etc.) with a skid.
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