1. heavy machines used in logging to drag cut trees from the forest to a loading area
Usage: forestry; logging industry
2. plural of skidder; things that skid or slide
Usage: general use

Examples

• The logging crew brought in two skidders to move the fallen trees.
• Modern skidders can handle logs weighing several tons.
• The skidders worked all day clearing the harvest area.
• Heavy skidders left deep tracks in the muddy forest floor.
• The company invested in new skidders to improve efficiency.
• Operators need special training to run the large skidders safely.