γλιστρώ — meaning in English

English meaning

• skid noun An uncontrolled sliding movement, as when a vehicle's wheels lose grip.
• slip verb To lose one's footing or grip and slide accidentally.

Senses

γλιστρώ is used for these senses in English:

• skid (intransitive) To slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard, the wheels sliding with limited spinning.
• slip (intransitive) To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.

skid — full definition

1. noun An uncontrolled sliding movement, as when a vehicle's wheels lose grip.
2. verb To slide sideways or out of control, typically due to loss of traction.

slip — full definition

1. verb To lose one's footing or grip and slide accidentally.
2. verb To move, put, or go somewhere quickly, quietly, or without being noticed.
3. noun A small piece of paper, often used for a form, receipt, or brief note.
4. noun A minor and usually unintentional mistake.
5. noun A woman's undergarment worn beneath a dress, or a pillowcase-like fabric cover.

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