Phrase guide

skid road

noun · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A rough cleared right of way with logs embedded cross-wise on which logs being harvested would slide or be dragged or skidded.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Northwestern, US

Topics: business, forestry

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: drag path

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A street with facilities suitable for the recreational needs of lumberjacks.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Northwestern, US

Topics: business, forestry

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Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

a road made of logs on which freshly cut timber can be hauled

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: road, route

4

noun

Meaning 4

the district of a town frequented by loggers

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: quarter

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: juontoura — forestry: cleared right of way