English Synonym Finder

skidding

Definitions

The act of sliding along a surface without rotating, typically due to a loss of traction.

Moving or slipping sideways in an uncontrolled manner, especially while driving or walking.

The process of dragging logs from a felling site to a landing area.

Examples

The car was skidding uncontrollably across the icy pavement.

I felt the bike skidding on the loose gravel as I turned the corner.

Synonyms

sliding slipping gliding skating sideslipping fishtailing

Antonyms

gripping sticking holding traction braking stopping