skidder

• Nom désignant une personne ou une chose qui glisse ou dérape, ainsi qu'un engin utilisé en foresterie pour traîner des grumes sur un terrain accidenté.

A noun referring to a person or thing that skids, or a piece of equipment used in logging to haul logs over rough terrain.

1. B2informal

   A person who slips or slides due to losing traction, often on a slippery surface.

   Personne qui glisse ou dérape

   • The skidder on the icy road nearly fell.
   • He was a notorious skidder on wet floors.
   • The skidder lost control on the muddy path.

   Synonymessliderslipper

2. Logging workerC1formal

   A worker who uses a skid (a platform or sled) to move logs from the forest to a loading area.

   Débardeur (forestier)

   • The skidder carefully loaded the logs onto the truck.
   • Experienced skidders are essential for efficient logging operations.
   • The skidder used a winch to pull the heavy timber.

3. Logging tractorC1formal

   A tractor or vehicle designed to haul logs over rough terrain in forestry operations.

   Débusqueuse

   • The skidder navigated the steep hillside with ease.
   • Modern skidders are equipped with powerful engines and winches.
   • The logging company purchased a new skidder for the season.