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sideslip

/ˈsaɪdˌslɪp/
noun
  1. A sideways skid or slide, especially of a vehicle or aircraft.
    • A sudden sideslip on the wet pavement nearly caused an accident.
    • The pilot corrected the sideslip by adjusting the rudder.
    • The car went into a sideslip on the icy road.
verb
  1. To skid or slide sideways, especially in a vehicle or aircraft.
    • The truck began to sideslip as it hit the patch of ice.
    • Be careful not to sideslip when braking on a curve.
    • The plane sideslipped to lose altitude quickly before landing.
Synonyms
skidslideslip