English-Greek translations for skid

  • γλίστρα
  • γλίστρημα
  • γλιστρώ
  • ντεραπάρω
  • ολισθαίνω
  • ολίσθηση4.000 ζωές θα μπορούσαν να σώζονται ετησίως στην Ευρώπη με την εισαγωγή του συστήματος ηλεκτρονικού ελέγχου σταθερότητας, το οποίο μειώνει τον κίνδυνο ολίσθησης του αυτοκινήτου. 4000 lives might be saved every year in Europe by introducing the Electronic Stability Control system, which reduces the risk of skidding.

Definition of skid

  • An out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car
  • A shoe or clog, as of iron, attached to a chain, and placed under the wheel of a wagon to prevent its turning when descending a steep hill; a drag; a skidpan
  • A piece of timber or other material used as a support, or to receive pressure
  • To slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard
  • To protect or support with a skid or skids
  • To check or halt with a skid
  • A stepchild

Examples

  • Just before hitting the guardrail the driver was able to regain control and pull out of the skid.
  • In the hours before daylight he sharpened the skids and tightened the lashings to prepare for the long dogsled journey.
  • Due to frequent arctic travel, the plane was equipped with long skids for snow and ice landings.
  • He unloaded six skids of boxes from the truck.
  • They skidded around the corner and accelerated up the street.

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