SKID

/skɪd/ ► audio Scrabble 9 Words With Friends 9

Scrabble letter values: S₁K₅I₁D₂ = 9

Definition

verb slide without control.
verb elevate onto skids.
verb apply a brake or skid to.
verb move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner. — synonyms: slip, slue, slew, slide
noun one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects.
noun a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation. — synonyms: brake_shoe, shoe
noun an unexpected slide. — synonyms: slip, sideslip

“the car skidded in the curve on the wet road”
“the wheels skidded against the sidewalk”
“Just before hitting the guardrail the driver was able to regain control and pull out of the skid.”