skid

a sudden loss of control, especially when a vehicle slides sideways on a slippery surface

patinazo, deslizamiento

Collocations lose skid control

• The car hit a patch of ice and went into a skid.

  El coche chocó contra un parche de hielo y perdió el control.

to slide or slip, especially when a vehicle slides sideways on a slippery surface

patinar, deslizarse

Collocations skid across the road

• The truck skidded on a patch of ice.

  El camión patinó sobre un parche de hielo.

to move quickly and in an uncontrolled way, especially when sliding sideways

deslizarse rápidhamente

Collocations skid down a hill

• The sled skidded down the icy slope.

  El trineo deslizó rápidamente por la pendiente helada.

a temporary structure made of wood, used as a support or platform in building work

andamio, estructura provisional

Collocations skid for a crane

• They erected skids to support the heavy machinery.

  Erigieron andamios para soportar la maquinaria pesada.

to make a temporary structure of wood, used as a support or platform in building work

erigir andamios

Collocations skid for a crane

• They skidded supports for the scaffolding.

  Erigieron andamios para el andamio.