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skid vs slew

slew vs skid

skid and slew both are nouns.

skid and slew both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
skid Yes No Yes No
slew Yes No Yes No
As verbs, skid and slew are synonyms defined as:
  • skid and slew: move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
Other synonyms of skid include slide, slip, slue.
As verbs, slew is a hypernym of skid; that is, slew is a word with a broader meaning than skid:
  • skid: slide without control
  • slew: move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
Other hypernyms of skid include skid, slide, slip, slue.
skid (noun) slew (noun)
an unexpected slide (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects
a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation
skid (verb) slew (verb)
move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner turn sharply; change direction abruptly
apply a brake or skid to move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
elevate onto skids
slide without control
Difference between skid and slew

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