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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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But instead of the family or cargo box behind the rider, this flavor sports an anti-slip platform rated to haul up to 60 kg (132 lb) – with a ring at each corner helping to secure the cargo. New Atlas, 14 Nov. 2025 The anti-slip silicone strip keeps it in place – no rolling, even on busy days. 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, 28 Oct. 2025 While sneakers work fine, boots are a better alternative, as they’re often designed with weatherproof materials, anti-slip outsoles, and padded insoles for all-day comfort. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025 Thanks to the anti-slip bottom, the couch won’t shift around when your rambunctious pet hops into it. Christine Persaud, USA Today, 26 Sep. 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 28 Nov. 2025.

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