skid

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : une planche ou un support utilisé pour faire glisser des objets lourds ; un dispositif de freinage qui ralentit une roue ; ou un glissement latéral soudain, souvent d'un véhicule.

A noun with multiple meanings: a plank used to create a track for moving heavy objects; a braking mechanism that slows a wheel; or an unexpected sideways slide, often of a vehicle.

1. Plank for rollingB2formal

   One of a pair of planks or rails used to create a track for moving or sliding heavy objects.

   Rail de glissement

   • Workers placed skids under the crate to slide it across the floor.
   • The logs were moved along wooden skids to the loading area.
   • They used metal skids to transport the heavy machinery.

   Synonymesrailrunner

2. Braking deviceB2formal

   A mechanical restraint that slows or stops a wheel's rotation, typically by pressing brake linings against a drum.

   Frein

   • The car's skid prevented the wheels from locking up during sudden braking.
   • Mechanics inspected the skid system for wear and tear.
   • The skid engaged smoothly, bringing the vehicle to a controlled stop.

   Synonymesbrakebrake shoedragshoe

3. Uncontrolled slideB1informal

   An unexpected or uncontrolled sliding motion, often of a vehicle on a slippery surface.

   Dérapage incontrôlé

   • The car went into a skid on the icy road.
   • He lost control and the vehicle entered a dangerous skid.
   • The driver managed to correct the skid before hitting the barrier.

   Synonymessideslipslideslip

• Verbe décrivant un glissement latéral ou une perte d'adhérence, généralement sur une surface glissante, ou le fait de déraper.

A verb used to describe the act of sliding sideways or losing traction, typically on a slippery surface.

1. Slide uncontrollablyB1formal

   To slide sideways or forward without control, typically on a slippery surface.

   Déraper

   • The car skidded on the icy road and nearly hit a tree.
   • He lost control and the motorcycle skidded across the pavement.
   • The bus skidded to a halt just inches from the barrier.

   Synonymescareenglidesideslipslewslideslipveer

2. Elevate onto skidsB2formaltechnical

   To lift or place something onto skids for easier movement or storage.

   Mettre sur skids

   • The workers skidded the heavy crates onto the truck.
   • They skidded the machinery to the warehouse using rollers.
   • The logs were skidded out of the forest by a tractor.

3. Apply a brake or skidC1formaltechnical

   To apply a braking device or a skid to a wheel to slow or stop movement.

   Enrayer ou freiner une roue

   • The driver skidded the wheels to prevent the load from rolling downhill.
   • They skidded the cart by locking the rear wheels.
   • The mechanic skidded the trailer before unhitching it.

   Synonymesbrakechockscotch

4. Move sideways or obliquelyB2informal

   To move in a sideways or oblique direction, often in an uncontrolled manner.

   Déraper latéralement

   • The boat skidded sideways in the strong current.
   • The skateboarder skidded across the pavement after losing balance.
   • The plane skidded on the runway during the storm.

   Synonymescareensideslipslewslideslipslitherslueswerveveer