(of a vehicle) slide, typically sideways or obliquely, on slippery ground or as a result of stopping or turning too quickly.
The car skidded on the ice.
The car went into a skid on the icy road, causing the driver to lose control.
The bicycle tires started to skid on the wet pavement during the sudden stop.
The truck's brakes failed, leading to a dangerous skid on the steep hill.
The driver skillfully avoided a skid by steering away from the slippery patch.
