Synonyms: skid, slip, sideslip
Definition: an unexpected slide
Similar words: slide, glide, coast
Definition: the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it
Usage: his slide didn't stop until the bottom of the hill; the children lined up for a coast down the snowy slope
Synonyms: brake shoe, skid, shoe
Definition: a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation
Similar words: restraint, constraint
Definition: a device that retards something's motion
Usage: the car did not have proper restraints fitted
Synonyms: skid
Definition: one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects
Definition: a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
Synonyms: skid, slew, slide, slip, slue
Definition: move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
Usage: the wheels skidded against the sidewalk
Similar words: glide
Definition: move smoothly and effortlessly
Synonyms: skid
Definition: slide without control
Usage: the car skidded in the curve on the wet road
Similar words: skid, slew, slide, slip, slue
Definition: move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
Usage: the wheels skidded against the sidewalk
Synonyms: skid
Definition: apply a brake or skid to
Similar words: brake
Definition: cause to stop by applying the brakes
Usage: brake the car before you go into a curve
Synonyms: skid
Definition: elevate onto skids
Similar words: lift, raise, get up, bring up, elevate
Definition: raise from a lower to a higher position
Usage: Raise your hands; Lift a load