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antiskid

[ an-tee-skid, an-tahy- ]

adjective

Automotive.
  1. designed or constructed to prevent the skidding of a vehicle, especially by reducing hydraulic pressure in the brake system to prevent the brakes from locking.


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Origin of antiskid1

First recorded in 1900–05; anti- + skid
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By March 1966, Mr. Poppen had applied for a patent for his “surf-type snow ski,” which featured a board that was wider and shorter than a normal snow ski, topped with “antiskid foot treads” to prevent riders’ boots from slipping.

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On select international flights, youngsters get colorful antiskid socks that they can wear onboard.

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Chances for New Yorkers to practice their antiskid chopstick techniques have been limited, generally speaking, to the rice noodles of other parts of Asia.

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The Federal Trade Commission challenged the merger of Fruehauf, then the country’s largest manufacturer of truck trailers, and Kelsey-Hayes, which made truck components like heavy-duty wheels and antiskid brakes.

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“There’s no seat belts, no air bags, no antiskid system, and when they’re hit, they smash into matchsticks,” he said.

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