skid
noun
a plank, bar, log, or the like, especially one of a pair, on which something heavy may be slid or rolled along.
skidding
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present participleof skid.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The cause of the crash is under investigation, but preliminary reports suggest a steering fault may have led the driver to lose control before skidding off the mountain range.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
Call sprinted home on an Alex Freeland single, his helmet popping off and skidding a couple of feet into the grass as he crossed home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
But it didn’t take long for that to go skidding into a wall of paperwork and logistical concerns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
The agency’s rules touch virtually every facet of transportation safety, including regulations that keep airplanes in the sky, prevent gas pipelines from exploding and stop freight trains carrying toxic chemicals from skidding off the rails.
From Salon ● Feb. 2, 2026
The dragon swore in multiple languages, but did come skidding to a stop, the snow piling in front of her as she did, knocking Jack right off his feet.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
