skid mark
The term 'skid mark' has both technical and colloquial meanings, primarily associated with vehicle tires and hygiene, respectively.
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Definition
B2Automotive
(technical)A black streak left on a road surface by the tires of a vehicle that has slid or lost traction.
Example
- The police measured the skid marks to determine the speed of the car before the accident.
B2Hygiene
(colloquial, euphemistic, humorous)A visible stain on underwear, typically caused by poor hygiene or a bowel movement.
Example
- He joked about finding a skid mark on his underwear after the long hike.
B2General
(informal)Any mark left on a surface from an object sliding or rubbing against it.
Example
- The ladder left a skid mark on the kitchen floor when it slipped.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "skid mark":