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Another word for skid

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Noun

  1. A usually swift downward trend, as in prices

    See also:

    increase

Verb

  1. To lose one's balance and fall or almost fall

    Idioms:
    See also:

    move

  2. To undergo a sharp, rapid descent in value or price

    Idioms:
    See also:

    increase

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Another word for skid

Verb
  1. See also:

    slide

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Sentence Examples

  • "There wasn't an inch of skid marks," he said, shaking his head.

  • He rubbed his eyes against the dimness and caught sight of a skid mark.

  • With a clatter and scrape, the rocking chair turned on its side and skid several feet across the porch.

  • The spike is in place to secure the candle so it doesn't skid off of the platform.

  • Skidding is the most common unexpected winter driving condition, but with the proper snow driving safety techniques, drivers can minimize the dangers of a skid.

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