v.
(skids, skidding, skidded)
- (of a vehicle) slide, typically sideways, on slippery ground or as a result of stopping or turning too quickly.
▸slip; slide.
- fasten a skid to (a wheel) as a brake.
n.
- an act of skidding.
- a runner attached to the underside of an aircraft for use when landing on snow or grass.
▸N. Amer. each of a set of wooden rollers for moving a log or other heavy object.
- a braking device consisting of a wooden or metal shoe that prevents a wheel from revolving.
- a beam or plank of wood used to support a ship under construction or repair.
Phrase
- hit the skids
informal begin a rapid decline. - on the skids
informal in a bad state; failing. - put the skids under
informal hasten the decline or failure of.
Derivative
Etymology
C17: perh. rel. to ON skíth (see ski).