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skid mark

The correct spelling is skid mark.

How to pronounce skid mark

noun

Say it like: Ski-d m-ark

The correct spelling is skid mark. A black mark left on a road surface from the sliding or skidding tires of a motor vehicle that has lost traction. For example: "The girl had skid marks on the knees of her jeans."

Usage Examples

The girl had skid marks on the knees of her jeans.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A black mark left on a road surface from the sliding or skidding tires of a motor vehicle that has lost traction.
  2. 2.Any other mark or stain left on a surface from a sliding or rubbing object.
  3. 3.A visible feces stain left on underpants, trousers, or sometimes the toilet bowl.
  4. 4.A mark of a soiled finger wiped on a surface.
  5. 5.Any burn on the skin caused by scraping the skin against a surface.

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