skidder

[ skid-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that skids.
2. Machinery. a type of four-wheel tractor equipped with a grapple, used to haul logs or timber, especially over rough terrain.
3. Slang.
   1. a person who is moving toward or has reached a less desirable status, condition, etc.
   2. a vagrant who lives on the streets or frequents skid row.

Word History and Origins

Origin of skidder¹

First recorded in 1865–70; skid + -er ¹

Example Sentences

While many who heard Don's question, laughed, Mr. Starr tried to explain to the twins what a skidder was and what use it was.

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When they were again seated, Skidder squinted sideways at Angelo Puma.

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Skidder shrugged; stood up, pretending to yawn; started to open the door.

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“Mr. Skidder told me that he would double his invested capital in a year,” she said.

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Already you have scared my other partner, Mr. Skidder, like there never was any rabbits scared.

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