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skidded

The correct spelling is skidded.

How to pronounce skidded

verb

Say it like: Ski-dde-d

The correct spelling is skidded. To slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard. For example: "They skidded around the corner and accelerated up the street."

Usage Examples

They skidded around the corner and accelerated up the street.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard.
  2. 2.To protect or support with a skid or skids.
  3. 3.To cause to move on skids.
  4. 4.To check or halt (wagon wheels, etc.) with a skid.

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