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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The padded anti-slip foot is where the 5,000-mAh battery is located, which is topped up over USB-C – 24-W fast-charging is supported, though the unit ships with a USB cable only. Paul Ridden may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2025 The boots are waterproof and have an anti-slip rubber sole and an adjustable buckle strap detail, similar to the Hunter boots. Maggie Horton, People.com, 6 May 2025 The tiller is made from durable steel and features a curved T-handle, an anti-slip step plate to easily penetrate the soil, and a sharp, six-point claw that loosens even the hardest of soil with ease. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 3 May 2025 Made from flexible, skin-friendly silicone, this super practical waterproof holder offers a tight, anti-slip fit that’s easy to put on and take off. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for anti-slip

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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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 21 May. 2025.

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