1an act of skidding or sliding:the Volvo went into a skid
2a runner attached to the underside of an aircraft for use when landing on snow or grass.
North American each of a set of wooden rollers used for moving a log or other heavy object.
3a braking device consisting of a wooden or metal shoe preventing a wheel from revolving.
4a beam or plank of wood used to support a ship under construction or repair.
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1 [no object] (of a vehicle) slide, typically sideways or obliquely, on slippery ground or as a result of stopping or turning too quickly:her car skidded and hit the grass vergethe taxi cab skidded to a halt
slip; slide:Barbara’s foot skidded and she fell to the floor
[with object] cause to skid:he skidded his car
[with object]North American move a heavy object on skids:they skidded the logs down the hill to the waterfront
2 [with object] fasten a skid to (a wheel) as a brake.
hit the skids
informal begin a rapid decline or deterioration:Michael’s career hit the skids
on the skids
informal (of a person or their career) in a bad state; failing:I was on the skids but now I’m doing all right
put the skids under
informal hasten the decline or failure of:the decision put the skids under share prices in London
