Definition of Skids

1. Noun. (plural of skid) ¹

2. Verb. (third-person singular of skid) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Skids

1. skid [v] - See also: skid

Lexicographical Neighbors of Skids

skiddy
skidmarks
skidoo
skidooed
skidooing
skidoos
skidpad
skidpan
skidpans
skidplate
skidplates
skidproof
skidrow
skidrows
skids (current term)
skidway
skidways
skie
skied
skieldrake
skier
skier day
skiercross
skiers
skies
skiesful
skiey
skieyer
skieyest

Literary usage of Skids

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. South Eastern Reporter by West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, West Publishing Company, South Carolina Supreme Court (1905)
"It Is further agreed that the parties of the second part are to cut and skid all timber used for tram purposes and for yard skids at actual cost. ..."

2. Stores and Materials Control by Madison Cartmell (1922)
"skids and Trucks The basic idea back of the use of skids and elevating trucks is the separation of running gear and load platform and the utilization of a ..."

3. How to Build an Aeroplane by F. Robert Petit (1910)
"Chassis with skids This is the type employed by the Brothers Wright, and necessitates the use of supplementary means of starting. The Astra Company, who are ..."

4. Building and Flying an Aeroplane by Charles Brian Hayward (1912)
"skids. Three skids are provided, on which the model slides, ... The two rear skids, of which one is shown in Fig., consist each of two-inch strips of bamboo ..."

5. Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Supreme Judicial Court of the by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, Ephraim Williams, Dudley Atkins Tyng, Octavius Pickering, Theron Metcalf, Luther Stearns Cushing, Horace Gray, Charles Allen, Albert Gallatin Browne (1899)
"Deane & others. was between the skids and one at each end of the cask, who were jnst ready to roll the cask upon the skids; that she attempted to go across ..."

6. Wooden Box and Crate Construction by Forest Products Laboratory (U.S.) (1921)
"Foundations and skids—Strong and durable foundations should be provided for the lumber piles. The best kind of foundation consists of piers of concrete or ..."

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