What does SKIDS mean?

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Skids is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, skids refer to a pair of parallel runners or a low platform on which heavy items can be moved easily. As a verb, skids mean to slide or slip on a surface, typically sideways or obliquely.

Pronunciations

US: /skɪdz/

UK: /skɪdz/

Origin and Usage

The word skids originated in the 17th century, and its exact origin is unknown. It was originally used to refer to a pair of wooden runners used to move heavy objects. Over time, the word has evolved to refer to any type of runners or platforms used for moving heavy objects. In modern usage, skids can also refer to the act of sliding or slipping on a surface, such as a car skidding on ice.

Synonyms

As a noun, skids can be synonymous with runners, tracks, sleds, or platforms. As a verb, skids can be synonymous with slides, slips, glides, or drifts.

Related Words

Slide, glide, drift, sleds, tracks.

Example Sentences

• The workers used skids to move the heavy crates.
• The car skidded on the icy road.
• The plane landed smoothly on the skids.
• The skids on the bottom of the sled helped it glide over the snow.
• The tracks on the skids helped guide the machine into place.