Antiskid

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Antiskid braking. uncountable

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

Adjective
  1. 1
    Designed to increase friction, and thereby reduce the possibility of skid. (of a surface) not-comparable
  2. 2
    Designed to maintain traction on a slippery surface. (of a brake system) not-comparable

Example

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"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.

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