DICT.TW Dictionary Taiwan
ski
n : narrow wood or metal or plastic runners used for gliding
over snow [syn: skis]
v : move along on skis; "We love to ski the Rockies"
[also: ski'd]
skid
n 1: one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or
sliding objects
2: a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved
hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's
rotation [syn: brake shoe, shoe]
3: an unexpected slide [syn: slip, sideslip]
v 1: slide without control; "the car skidded in the curve on the
wet road"
2: elevate onto skids
3: apply a brake or skid to
4: move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled
manner; "the wheels skidded against the sidewalk" [syn: slip,
slue, slew, slide]
[also: skidding, skidded]