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antiskid

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Etymology

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From anti- +‎ skid.

Adjective

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antiskid (not comparable)

  1. Designed to increase friction, and thereby reduce the possibility of skid. (of a surface)
  2. Designed to maintain traction on a slippery surface. (of a brake system)

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Noun

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antiskid (uncountable)

  1. (aviation) Antiskid braking.
    To help keep from using up the limited pressure stored by the brake accumulator, antiskid is not available with both engines out.