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

Examples of anti-slip in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The handles are very comfortable, too, as they are coated in a soft, anti-slip silicone for easy operation. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 June 2024 The soft in-sole ensures all-day comfort while sightseeing or exploring the islands, and the anti-slip outsole adds extra protection on sleek old stone streets or hikes. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2024 These Marc Joseph loafer mocs are handcrafted in Brazil with real leather and an anti-slip outsole, and that quality shows. Red Fabbri, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2024 Made from high-density polyester that’s wear-resistant and anti-slip, the hose has a non-expandable design that maintains a steady, leak-free flow of water. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for anti-slip 

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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 26 Jul. 2024.

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