Sideslip is a term used to describe a type of maneuver in which an aircraft or vehicle moves sideways while maintaining its forward motion. It is also known as SWERVE, SKID, and skids. SWERVE is a 6-letter word meaning to deviate suddenly from a straight course. SKID is a 4-letter word meaning to slide or drift sideways, especially on a slippery surface. Skids is a 5-letter word meaning the same as SKID. All three terms are related to the term sideslip, which describes a sideways movement while still moving forward.