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skidding

/skɪdɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does skidding mean?

verb

To slide or move with a sliding motion, often uncontrollably. To lose control of a vehicle, especially a car, and slide sideways.

Example

"The car skidded on the icy road and crashed into a tree."

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