skids

Noun

• one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects
• a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation
• an unexpected slide
• plural of skid

Verb

• slide without control
• elevate onto skids
• apply a brake or skid to
• move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
• third-person singular simple present indicative of skid

Synonyms

brake shoe, shoe, sideslip, skid, slew, slide, slip, slue