antiskid
Designed to increase friction, and thereby reduce the possibility of skidDesigned to increase friction, and thereby reduce the possibility of skid. (of a surface)
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Designed to increase friction, and thereby reduce the possibility of skid. (of a surface)
(not comparable)Designed to maintain traction on a slippery surface. (of a brake system)
Translations
4 languagesOrigin
From anti- + skid.From anti- + skid.
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