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slip

British pronunciation/slˈɪp/
American pronunciation/ˈsɫɪp/
Slip
[NOUN]
1

a loose piece of underwear resembling a thin sleeveless dress that has two shoulder straps

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slip definition and meaning

What is a "slip"?

A slip is a type of undergarment that is typically worn by women underneath dresses or skirts. It is a lightweight and often silky garment that is designed to be worn between the body and the outer clothing. Slips come in various lengths, ranging from mini to full length, and are usually made from materials such as nylon, silk, or cotton. They are often fitted at the top and flared at the bottom, allowing them to be worn comfortably under a variety of clothing styles. Slips serve several functions, including providing an additional layer of coverage and smoothing out the lines of the outer garment. They can also help to prevent the outer garment from clinging to the body or from becoming transparent in certain lighting conditions.

2

bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow

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3

an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall

synonyms : trip
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4

a socially awkward or tactless act

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5

a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc.

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6

a flight maneuver; aircraft slides sideways in the air

synonyms : sideslip
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7

the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)

synonyms : eluding
elusion
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8

an unexpected slide

synonyms : sideslip
skid
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9

artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material

synonyms : strip
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10

a small sheet of paper

synonyms : slip of paper
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11

a slippery smoothness

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12

a place where a craft can be made fast

synonyms : berth
moorage
mooring
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13

a young and slender person

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14

a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting

synonyms : cutting
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15

a liquid clay mixture used in ceramics, pottery, and other crafts

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to slip
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

to pass or escape unnoticed or undetected

synonyms : steal
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2

insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly

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3

to slide or move sideways, often unintentionally

synonyms : skid
slew
slide
slue
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4

get worse

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5

to move smoothly, easily, or quietly in a particular direction or position

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6

to make a mistake or be incorrect

synonyms : err
mistake
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7

move out of position

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8

pass out of one's memory

synonyms : slip one's mind
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9

move easily

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10

cause to move with a smooth or sliding motion

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11

pass on stealthily

synonyms : sneak
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Examples
1That detail must have slipped between the cracks.
2The politician's many slips of the tongue have made him a liability for his party.
3The glass slipped from her hand and broke into a dozen pieces.
4The burglar gave us the slip, but we're in pursuit.
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