skid marks

idiom

: marks made by a skidding vehicle (as on a road)

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More: Trump erupts when asked about 'TACO trade' ― a new nickname mocking his tariff approach There are some skid marks where the rubber has met the road. Susan Page, USA Today, 5 June 2025 Capture damage to your house, the car’s position, license plate, skid marks, debris, and anything else that tells the story. Josh Max, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025 The drivers should also take pictures of the damage to the vehicles, the accident scene, any skid marks, road conditions, weather, and other contributing factors. Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 16 May 2025 Officers did not see skid marks in the street to indicate the driver had attempted to stop. Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for skid marks

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“Skid marks.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/skid%20marks. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.

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