anti-skid

adjective

an·​ti-skid ˌan-tē-ˈskid 

ˌan-tī-

variants or antiskid

: designed to prevent skidding

an anti-skid surface

The brakes, which employ a special computerized antiskid mechanism, have been mandatory since early this year, when a federal safety regulation calling for more stringent braking standards for trucks and buses went into effect.

—John D. Williams

Examples of anti-skid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The top layer is resistant to water and spills, and the mat has an anti-skid back to prevent slipping and sliding. —Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Aug. 2025

Highly insulated and sturdy thanks to an anti-skid rubber sole, don’t worry about slipping while wearing these in the rain. —Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 23 Feb. 2025

No engine abnormalities were noted in the flight log data, and inspectors found no issues with the airplane brake and anti-skid system, the report said. —Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2024

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days is brimming with lighting deals, like this dimmable floor lamp with an anti-skid pad that’s 56% off through tonight. —Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for anti-skid

• fatimid
• amid
• eyelid
• forbid
• majid
• outbid
• outdid
• plasmid
• turbid
• undid
• bid
• did