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- [skid]
- /skɪd/
- /skɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skid]
- /skɪd/
Definitions of skidded word
- noun skidded a plank, bar, log, or the like, especially one of a pair, on which something heavy may be slid or rolled along. 1
- noun skidded one of a number of such logs or timbers forming a skidway. 1
- noun skidded a low mobile platform on which goods are placed for ease in handling, moving, etc. Compare stillage. 1
- noun skidded a plank, log, low platform, etc., on or by which a load is supported. 1
- noun skidded Nautical. any of a number of parallel beams or timbers fixed in place as a raised support for boats, spars, etc. any of a number of timbers on which a heavy object is placed to be shoved along on rollers or slid. an arrangement of planks serving as a runway for cargo. an arrangement of planks serving as a fender to protect the side of a vessel during transfer of cargo. sidewise motion of a vessel; leeway. 1
- noun skidded a shoe or some other choke or drag for preventing the wheel of a vehicle from rotating, as when descending a hill. 1
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Origin of skidded
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; 1925-30 for def 18; apparently < Old Norse skith (noun), cognate with Old English scīd thin slip of wood; see ski
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Parts of speech for Skidded
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skidded popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
skidded usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for skidded
noun skidded
- cantilevered — A cantilevered structure is constructed using cantilevers.
verb skidded
- hydroplaned — Simple past tense and past participle of hydroplane.
- jackknifed — Simple past tense and past participle of jackknife.
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