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skid road

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun skid road has 1 sense
  1. skid road - a road made of logs on which freshly cut timber can be hauled
    --1 is a kind of
    road, route

Definitions from the Web

Skid Road

Noun:

  1. A street or road, usually inclined, down which logs or timber are skidded; generally associated with the Pacific Northwest.
  2. An area or district characterized by poverty, homelessness, or disreputable establishments; often found near the center of a city.

Example sentences:

  1. The loggers used the skid road to transport the felled trees to the sawmill.
  2. The city's skid road became a haven for homeless individuals seeking shelter.

Adjective:

  • Referring to services, businesses, or activities associated with or found on skid road.
  • Characteristic of a rundown or impoverished area.

Example sentences:

  • They opened a skid road bar to cater to the loggers and mill workers.
  • The skid road neighborhood was filled with dilapidated buildings and rough streets.

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