Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

skidplate

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: skid-plate
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A metal plate affixed to the underside of a vehicle to prevent damage to key components in the undercarriage.

Example Sentences

"But with exposed running boards and little skidplate protection under the body, serious off-roading can have expensive consequences."

Etymology

From skid + plate.

Inflected Forms

skidplates (plural)

Questions

What does skidplate mean?: A metal plate affixed to the underside of a vehicle to prevent damage to key components in the undercarriage.
Where does skidplate come from?: From skid + plate.

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