LOVATT HOLIDAY/MONSTER COLOSSUS

Hi tgiie

You're on the right track! SKID is the answer.

Here is some more information.

5 entries found for skid.
skid ( P ) Pronunciation Key (skd)
n.
The act of sliding or slipping over a surface, often sideways.

A plank, log, or timber, usually one of a pair, used as a support or as a track for sliding or rolling heavy objects.
A pallet for loading or handling goods, especially one having solid sideboards and no bottom.
One of several logs or timbers forming a skid road.
skids Nautical. A wooden framework attached to the side of a ship to prevent damage, as when unloading.
A shoe or drag applying pressure to a wheel to brake a vehicle.
A runner in the landing gear of certain aircraft.
skids Slang. A path to ruin or failure: His career hit the skids. Her life is now on the skids.

v. skid·ded, skid·ding, skids
v. intr.
To slide sideways while moving because of loss of traction: The truck skidded on a patch of ice. See Synonyms at slide.
To slide without revolving: wheels skidding on oily pavement.
To move sideways in a turn because of insufficient banking. Used of an airplane.

v. tr.
To brake (a wheel) with a skid.
To haul on a skid or skids.

Hi Dutchy

Thank you for the answer of SKID and the explanation.

Best Regards

Tigiie

My pleasure tigiie.

Hi, further to this crossword.......I am stuck on 6 across and 8 down. Any help would be appreciated.

Hi catpen

Are you talking about the "Monster - Colossus" 6a & 8d?

I have "equably" for 6a and "been" for 8d for that puzzle.

Let's now if these are the answers you're after? If not, quote the particular puzzle from the Holiday issue and the clues please.

Regards Dutchy

Hi Dutchy, thanks for your answers. It was for the Monster colossus. Your help is always appreciated.