noun
skidding
SKIH-dihng
noun
1
The act of sliding out of control, especially of a vehicle.
"Skidding on the wet leaves nearly caused a crash."
2
In logging, the process of dragging cut trees out of a forest.
"The crew spent the morning skidding logs to the loading area."
How to Use Skidding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSliding out of control, or (in forestry) hauling felled logs out of the woods.
Word Forms
skiddings plural
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