anti-slip

adjective

an·​ti-slip
ˌan-tē-ˈslip,
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-slip (audio)
variants or less commonly antislip
: designed to prevent slips or to be resistant to slipping
placed an anti-slip mat in the shower

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On the base of the enclosure are anti-slip silicone footpads which reduce the chance of slippage on surfaces and helps protect the enclosure from drops and knocks. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025 The couple have tried everything to get past this fear, including putting anti-slip tape on the stairs, and carrying him down—which worked at first, until Milton began refusing this, too. Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025 Its weighted, anti-slip base stays stable on uneven surfaces and a self-leveling mechanism keeps your drink upright. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025 The steps are coated in anti-slip materials, and the height has three levels of adjustment, so the roughly 12-inch-square platform can be raised from 13 to 17 inches above the floor. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for anti-slip

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-slip was in 1900

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“Anti-slip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-slip. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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