skid |
spin |
In transitive terms the difference between skid and spin
is that
skid is to check or halt (wagon wheels, etc.) with a skid while
spin is to make yarn by twisting and winding fibers together.
As nouns the difference between skid and spin
is that
skid is an out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car while
spin is circular motion.
As verbs the difference between skid and spin
is that
skid is to slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard while
spin is to rotate, revolve, gyrate (usually quickly); to partially or completely rotate to face another direction.
As an adjective spin is
describing a spin bowler, or his style of bowling.
crate |
skid |
As nouns the difference between crate and skid
is that
crate is a large open box or basket, used especially to transport fragile goods while
skid is an out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car.
As verbs the difference between crate and skid
is that
crate is to put into a crate while
skid is to slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard.
skid |
sideslip |
As nouns the difference between skid and sideslip
is that
skid is an out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car while
sideslip is a flight manoeuvre that moves the aircraft sideways without turning it.
As verbs the difference between skid and sideslip
is that
skid is to slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard while
sideslip is to perform a flight manoeuvre that moves the aircraft sideways without turning it.
skid |
tuck |
As nouns the difference between skid and tuck
is that
skid is an out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car while
tuck is an act of
tucking ; a pleat or fold or
tuck can be (archaic) a rapier, a sword or
tuck can be the beat of a drum or
tuck can be food, especially snack food.
As verbs the difference between skid and tuck
is that
skid is to slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard while
tuck is (
lb) to pull or gather up (an item of fabric).
skid |
trip |
In intransitive terms the difference between skid and trip
is that
skid is to slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard while
trip is to journey, to make a trip.
In transitive terms the difference between skid and trip
is that
skid is to check or halt (wagon wheels, etc.) with a skid while
trip is to activate or set in motion, as in the activation of a trap, explosive, or switch.
As an adjective trip is
of or relating to trips.
skid |
slipe |
As nouns the difference between skid and slipe
is that
skid is an out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car while
slipe is a sledge runner on which a skip is dragged in a mine.
As a verb skid
is to slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard.
skid |
skate |
As nouns the difference between skid and skate
is that
skid is an out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car while
skate is a runner or blade, usually of steel, with a frame shaped to fit the sole of a shoe, made to be fastened under the foot, and used for gliding on ice.
As verbs the difference between skid and skate
is that
skid is to slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard while
skate is to move along a surface (ice or ground) using skates.
skid |
glid |
As verbs the difference between skid and glid
is that
skid is to slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard while
glid is past tense of glide.
As a noun skid
is an out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car.
skid |
rail |
In intransitive terms the difference between skid and rail
is that
skid is to slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard while
rail is to travel by railway.
In transitive terms the difference between skid and rail
is that
skid is to check or halt (wagon wheels, etc.) with a skid while
rail is to range in a line.
skid |
drift |
In intransitive terms the difference between skid and drift
is that
skid is to slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard while
drift is to accumulate in heaps by the force of wind; to be driven into heaps.
In transitive terms the difference between skid and drift
is that
skid is to check or halt (wagon wheels, etc.) with a skid while
drift is to drive into heaps.
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