skidder

skidder
noun
1. a person who slips or slides because of loss of traction
• Syn: ↑slider, ↑slipper
• Derivationally related forms: ↑skid
• Hypernyms: ↑person, ↑individual, ↑someone, ↑somebody, ↑mortal, ↑soul
• Hyponyms: ↑snowboarder
2. a worker who uses a skid to move logs
• Derivationally related forms: ↑skid
• Hypernyms: ↑worker
3. a tractor used to haul logs over rough terrain
• Hypernyms: ↑tractor

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\\ˈskidə(r)\ noun (-s)
: one that skids or uses a skid: as
a. : a worker who skids logs
b. : an engine for hauling the cable used in skidding logs
c. : bummer 3

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/skid"euhr/, n.
1. a person or thing that skids.
2. Mach. a type of four-wheel tractor equipped with a grapple, used to haul logs or timber, esp. over rough terrain.
3. Slang.
a. a person who is moving toward or has reached a less desirable status, condition, etc.
b. a vagrant who lives on the streets or frequents skid row.
[1865-70; SKID + -ER1]

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skiddˈer noun
1. A person or thing that skids
2. A tractor with thick tyres used for hauling logs (forestry)
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Main Entry: ↑skid

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