Slip (Noun)
Meaning 1
A part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Take a 4-inch slip from a mature mint stem with several leaf nodes, strip the leaves, and dip it into a glass of water until roots appear.
- Her favorite propagation technique for basil involved letting slips take root in small vials on the kitchen counter before moving them outdoors.
- Vegetable cuttings for aquaponic use need an indole-butyric-acid-induced one-time liquid concentration specifically determined based on hardwood-stem/roots-specific effects across hickories-tubery-chuk of leaves v&her growth part effect non responsive hormone mix just this three minute folilnge short node 're seed nodes soft terminal graft thin-leaf slip.
- To obtain a new plant from the African lily, gently twist the offsets from the base of the parent plant into a partially separated slip, then replant and keep it moist.
- Planting succulent slips really deep in the ground can cause rot and a premature death, so keep the base of the stem above the surface of the new soil.
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Meaning 2
An accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall; "he blamed his slip on the ice"; "the jolt caused many slips and a few spills".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- She felt her foot start to slip on the wet floor and quickly grabbed onto the railing to steady herself.
- The hiker's slip on a loose rock was fortunate to only result in a badly bruised ankle.
- His slip on the ice was unavoidable, but luckily he landed on his buttocks and escaped serious injury.
- The slip on the wet leaves caused her to lose her balance and tumble to the ground.
- Witnesses described how the athlete's slip while running had led to a chain of events resulting in a nasty collision.
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Meaning 3
The act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The spy made a successful slip into the shadows and escaped detection.
- The prisoner's slip from the guards was facilitated by a bribe to the warden.
- The suspect's slip through the police cordon was facilitated by a clever disguise.
- The fugitive made a narrow slip past the border patrol and into freedom.
- The thief made a quick slip out of the store after grabbing the valuables.
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Meaning 4
A flight maneuver; aircraft slides sideways in the air.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The pilot executed a gentle slip to lose altitude and line up with the runway.
- During the aerobatic routine, the stunt plane entered a steep slip, its wings biting hard into the air.
- To counteract the strong crosswind, the pilot deliberately induced a slip by applying rudder and opposite aileron.
- As the glider encountered turbulence, it experienced a sudden and uncontrolled slip, losing directional stability.
- In the cockpit, the pilot's voice came over the intercom, "I'll put the plane into a controlled slip to descend and navigate through the narrow mountain valley."
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Meaning 5
A woman's sleeveless undergarment.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She put on a silk slip to wear under her evening gown.
- The delicate lace trim on her slip added a touch of elegance to her outfit.
- After a long day, she changed into a comfortable cotton slip to relax at home.
- The slip was so sheer that it was almost invisible under her white blouse.
- She bought a new slip to match her favorite nightgown.
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Meaning 6
A place where a craft can be made fast.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The marina offered several slips for rent to visiting yachtsmen, each with access to power and water hookups.
- A slip in the harbour was reserved for the historic sailing vessel, a nod to its cultural significance.
- After navigating the canal, the captain guided the barge into a slip where it would be emptied of its cargo.
- At the lake's busy public boat launch, slips were filled with fishermen preparing for the day's excursion.
- The old shipyard still had several slips available for repair work, with cranes and winches at the ready.
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Meaning 7
Artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She carefully placed the ceramic slip into the kiln to dry.
- The archaeologist discovered an ancient slip of gold in the excavation site.
- After polishing the slip of wood, it shone like new.
- A small slip of paper was attached to the gift with a ribbon.
- The curator delicately handled the fragile slip of glass to prevent breakage.
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Meaning 8
A small sheet of paper; "a receipt slip"; "a withdrawal slip".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- I placed the receipt slip on the table as proof of my purchase.
- Please fill out the withdrawal slip carefully to avoid any errors.
- The bank teller gave me a deposit slip to verify the transaction.
- The clerk handed me a small slip with my voter registration information.
- After purchasing the ticket, she gave me a parking slip to display on my dashboard.
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Meaning 9
A minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc..
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The actor's slip during the monologue caused a brief pause in the play.
- In her first draft, the writer made a slip and gave the main character the wrong name.
- The team's slip in attention to detail cost them the game.
- After a momentary slip, she regained her composure and continued the presentation.
- The psychologist noted a significant slip in his patient's recall of the traumatic event.
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Meaning 10
A slippery smoothness; "he could feel the slickness of the tiller".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- She polished the countertop until it had a perfect slip that allowed the dishes to slide across with ease.
- The ice skater's blades left a trail of slip on the frozen surface as she made a quick turn.
- The rower felt the slip of the oar as it moved smoothly through the water, propelling the boat forward.
- After waxing the floor, the custodian tested its slip by sliding across it in his socks.
- The greased pig escaped from the farmer's grasp due to its slip, allowing it to slide away to freedom.
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Meaning 11
A young and slender person; "he's a mere slip of a lad".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- He's a mere slip of a lad, but he's got a huge appetite for adventure.
- The slender boy was only a slip of a thing, yet he managed to lift the heavy box with ease.
- At 17, she was just a slip of a girl, but she already had the confidence of a seasoned performer.
- He was a slip of a fellow, not much to look at, but his quick wit and sharp tongue earned him many friends.
- She was a slip of a thing, a petite young dancer with big dreams and a talent to match.
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Meaning 12
Bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow; "the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She carefully put the slip on the pillow and then placed it against the headboard.
- The hotel provided a fresh slip on each of the pillows in the room.
- To make the bed, she put on a new slip and then added the rest of the bedding.
- The slip was embroidered with the hotel's logo and was a nice decorative touch.
- After washing the slip, she ironed it to remove any wrinkles before putting it back on the pillow.
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Meaning 13
A socially awkward or tactless act.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Her joke about his mother's passing was a major slip that left everyone in the room uncomfortable.
- He made a slip during the meeting and accidentally used his coworker's exact phrase from the previous day, making it seem like he was trying to steal her idea.
- The politician's slip during the debate, when he mentioned his opponent's personal life, damaged his reputation and hurt his campaign.
- The actress's slip about the plot twist in the upcoming movie was quickly picked up by the press and became a viral sensation.
- His innocent slip about his friend's surprise party ruined the surprise and made his friend feel embarrassed.
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Meaning 14
Potter's clay that is thinned and used for coating or decorating ceramics.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The potter mixed water with the clay to create a smooth slip for glazing the vase.
- A small amount of slip was applied to the surface of the ceramic figure to enhance its intricate details.
- To create a uniform base coat, the artist poured a thin layer of slip over the entire sculpture.
- The ceramic artist carefully painted a design using colored slip on the surface of the porcelain plate.
- After shaping the vessel, the potter applied a layer of slip to the exterior to add texture and interest.
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Meaning 15
An unexpected slide.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- She fell on the ice and took a painful slip on her hip.
- The banana peel on the floor caused a comedic slip by the clumsy actor.
- After losing his footing, he felt a sudden slip and grabbed the handrail for support.
- The unexpected slip on the wet rock face sent the hiker tumbling down the mountain.
- A careless slip on the loose gravel led to a nasty scrape on her knee.