Skidding

/ˈskɪdɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Sliding sideways or losing traction, especially when a vehicle slides uncontrollably on a slippery surface.

Etymology

From Middle English 'skid,' possibly from Old Norse 'skið' meaning stick or log. Originally referred to a piece of wood used to prevent wheels from turning, then evolved to mean sliding.

Kelly Says

The word 'skid' as a brake and 'skid' as a slide seem opposite, but they're connected—early brake skids were logs that stopped wheels from rolling, and modern skids happen when brakes fail!

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