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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There are 16 powerful N52-grade magnets that hold the phone securely with a magnetic force of 3,000g. An anti-slip silicone layer provides an extra bit to stop slippage. Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 Original price: $205 DeWalt's jig saw has an anti-slip comfort grip that makes controlling the saw easier. Christopher Murray 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, 1 July 2025 This rug can be used both indoors and outdoors, with anti-slip grip on the back side. Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025 Plus, the stainless steel probe and anti-slip grip make the thermometer easy to use. Nicol Natale, People.com, 26 June 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 19 Jul. 2025.

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