[skɪd], (Verb)

Definitions:
- (of a vehicle) slide, typically sideways or obliquely, on slippery ground or as a result of stopping or turning too quickly
(e.g: her car skidded and hit the grass verge)

- fasten a skid to (a wheel) as a brake


Phrases:
- hit the skids
- on the skids
- put the skids under

Origin:
late 17th century (as a noun in the sense ‘supporting beam’): perhaps related to Old Norse skíth (see ski)

[skɪd], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an act of skidding or sliding
(e.g: the Volvo went into a skid)

- a runner attached to the underside of an aircraft for use when landing on snow or grass

- a braking device consisting of a wooden or metal shoe preventing a wheel from revolving

- a beam or plank of wood used to support a ship under construction or repair

- a young person favouring long hair and dark, unkempt clothing and tending to behave rebelliously
(e.g: there are two guys in the band that are total skids and they only listen to metal)


Phrases:
- hit the skids
- on the skids
- put the skids under

Origin:
late 17th century (as a noun in the sense ‘supporting beam’): perhaps related to Old Norse skíth (see ski)