skid

Noun

• an unexpected slide

• a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation

• one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects

Verb

• move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
  • the wheels skidded against the sidewalk
    

• apply a brake or skid to

• elevate onto skids

• slide without control
  • the car skidded in the curve on the wet road
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  slip , sideslip , brake shoe , shoe , slue , slew , slide