# skidplate

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A metal plate affixed to the underside of a vehicle to prevent damage to key components in the undercarriage.

## Etymology
From skid + plate.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/skidplate