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Skid

SKID, n. 1. A curving timber to preserve a ship's side from injury by heavy bodies hoisted or lowered against it; a slider. 2. A chain used for fastening the wheel of a wagon, to prevent its turning when desce...

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SKID, n.

1. A curving timber to preserve a ship's side from injury by heavy bodies hoisted or lowered against it; a slider.

2. A chain used for fastening the wheel of a wagon, to prevent its turning when descending a steep hill.

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