antiskid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  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)
noun
  1. Antiskid braking.

Word forms

antiskid antiskidding

Etymology

From anti- + skid.

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