wheelslide

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wheelslide

noun wheelslides

countable, uncountable A condition caused when railway vehicle wheels lose adhesion when the brakes are applied, due to slippery rails, and the train slides along the track instead of slowing down. Near-synonyms: skid, skidding
Similar: skid, skidding

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@misc{wheelslide_2026,
  title = {wheelslide},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/wheelslide},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}