单词 | skidproof |
释义 | skidproof in British English (ˈskɪdˌpruːf) adjective (of a road surface, tyre, etc) preventing or resistant to skidding skidproof in American English (ˈskɪdˌpruf) adjective that resists or prevents skidding, as some automobile tires, road surfaces, etc. skidproof in American English (ˈskɪdˌpruːf) adjective preventing or resistant to skidding, as certain road surfaces or vehicle tires Word origin [1930–35; skid + -proof]This word is first recorded in the period 1930–35. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: DNA, cloverleaf, hypercorrection, saddle stitch, uncertainty principle-proof is a combining form meaning “resistant, impervious to” that specified by the initialelement. Other words that use the affix -proof include: burglarproof, childproof, waterproof |
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