Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

antiskid

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.11 in modern English

Syllables: an-ti-skid
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Designed to increase friction, and thereby reduce the possibility of skid. (of a surface)

adj

Designed to maintain traction on a slippery surface. (of a brake system)

noun

Antiskid braking.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"To help keep from using up the limited pressure stored by the brake accumulator, antiskid is not available with both engines out."

Etymology

From anti- + skid.

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

antiskidding (alternative)

Questions

What does antiskid mean?: Designed to increase friction, and thereby reduce the possibility of skid. (of a surface)
Where does antiskid come from?: From anti- + skid.

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