skidder
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skid·der
(skĭd′ər)n.
1.
a. One that skids: a sports car that was a real skidder.
b. One that makes use of a skid.
2. A heavy, four-wheel tractor used to haul logs, especially over rugged terrain.
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skidder
(ˈskɪdə)n
1. (Forestry) a vehicle used for skidding logs
2. (Forestry) a lumberman who skids logs
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skid•der
(ˈskɪd ər)n.
1. a person or thing that skids or employs a skid.
2. a type of four-wheel tractor equipped with a grapple, used to haul logs or timber, esp. over rough terrain.
[1865–70]
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Noun | 1. | skidder - a person who slips or slides because of loss of traction individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do" snowboarder - someone who slides down snow-covered slopes while standing on a snowboard |
2. | skidder - a worker who uses a skid to move logs worker - a person who works at a specific occupation; "he is a good worker" | |
3. | skidder - a tractor used to haul logs over rough terrain tractor - a wheeled vehicle with large wheels; used in farming and other applications |
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