wheel skids

Frequency: 6.57.0 per million words

for a wheel to slide sideways on the road without turning

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Examples (10)

  • He braked suddenly, causing the front wheels to skid.
  • On the icy road, her back wheels started to skid dangerously.
  • The car's wheels had skidded on the oil slick, sending it into the ditch.
  • If your wheels skid, gently ease off the brake.
  • Despite the ABS, the wheels still skidded slightly on the wet leaves.
  • The truck's heavy load made its wheels skid on the gravel.
  • Drivers must be careful not to let their wheels skid during heavy rain.
  • We heard the screech as the wheels skidded on the pavement.
  • His bicycle wheels skidded when he turned too sharply.
  • The mechanic checked the tires to prevent the wheels from skidding easily.