noun
skidding
SKIH-dihng
Skidding (noun) means the act of sliding out of control, especially of a vehicle. Example: “Skidding on the wet leaves nearly caused a crash.”
noun
1
The act of sliding out of control, especially of a vehicle.
"Skidding on the wet leaves nearly caused a crash."
2
In logging, the process of dragging cut trees out of a forest.
"The crew spent the morning skidding logs to the loading area."
How to use skidding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSliding out of control, or (in forestry) hauling felled logs out of the woods.
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Word forms
- Plural
- skiddings
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Rhymes for skidding
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What does “skidding” mean?
The word “skidding” means the act of sliding out of control, especially of a vehicle. In plain terms, sliding out of control, or (in forestry) hauling felled logs out of the woods.
How do you pronounce “skidding”?
“Skidding” is pronounced SKIH-dihng (/ˈskɪdɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “skidding” in a sentence?
Here is “skidding” used in a sentence: “Skidding on the wet leaves nearly caused a crash.”
What part of speech is “skidding”?
“Skidding” is a noun.
How many meanings does “skidding” have?
“Skidding” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of sliding out of control, especially of a vehicle.
