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Skidding: meaning, definitions and examples

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skidding

 

[ ˈskɪdɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

on ice

To slide along a surface in an uncontrolled manner, typically on ice.

Synonyms

glide, slide, slip

Examples of usage

  • The car skidded on the icy road.
  • I nearly fell while skidding on the frozen lake.

Translations

Translations of the word "skidding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 derrapagem

🇮🇳 फिसलन

🇩🇪 Schleudern

🇮🇩 kelelahan

🇺🇦 занос

🇵🇱 poślizg

🇯🇵 スキッド

🇫🇷 dérapage

🇪🇸 derrape

🇹🇷 kayma

🇰🇷 미끄러짐

🇸🇦 انزلاق

🇨🇿 smýkání

🇸🇰 šmyk

🇨🇳 打滑

🇸🇮 drsenje

🇮🇸 skrið

🇰🇿 тайғақ

🇬🇪 სრიალი

🇦🇿 sürüşmə

🇲🇽 derrape

Etymology

The word 'skidding' originates from the Middle English word 'skid' which means 'a log'. In the 17th century, it evolved to mean 'slide' or 'glide'. The concept of skidding on ice has been around for centuries, with the term being commonly used in contexts related to slippery surfaces and lack of control.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,730, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.