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I . skid <-dd-> [skɪd] VB intr

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II . skid [skɪd] N

1. skid (while driving):

skid
poślizg m
to go into a skid
wpaść w poślizg

2. skid:

skids pl AVIAT
płozy fpl

skid mark N (from braking)

skid row N no pl esp AM

Usage examples with skids

skids pl AVIAT
płozy fpl
to be on the skids inf
znajdować [perf znaleźć] się na równi pochyłej
to put the skids under sb/sth Brit inf
powodować [perf s-] upadek czyjś/czegoś

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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The undercarriage consisted of a pair of ash skids extending forward almost as far as the elevators.
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Modular process plants are process systems contained within frames, called skids.
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The monkey harness allowed a door gunner great movement, including to lean outward on the helicopter skids, to get a better firing angle.
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The coalman had to fix brake shoes or skids under the back wheels of the cart to help the horse support the weight while the coalman delivered the coal.
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The running gear of the gondola car consists of 2 two-axle bogies of model 18-7020, which are equipped with elastic-rolling runner skids of a new system.
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Skids were used to move the larger buildings, and the smaller ones were loaded onto wagons.
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As he skids across the rink, he crashes into a closet and comes across a pair of ice skates.
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The skids were scratch built from steel parts while wire bracing was added, made from clothesline to intentionally create a flimsy look.
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Deliberate skids are used in aerobatics and aerial combat.
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Skids were flat-topped logs doused with water to reduce friction.
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