Examples of nonskid in a Sentence
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The bowl and plate connect to form an airtight seal and there’s a nonskid ring to keep the kit from falling over on uneven surfaces.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 May 2025
Image Eubanks appreciated the Duster’s sloppiness, its give, its lack of a speed limiter, of fuel injection, of nonskid tires.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 13 May 2025
The microwave-safe plate features a removable, nonskid liner for easier washing and better security at the table.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 26 Apr. 2024
Once applied, the wax seals the nonskid decking and removes extra dirt that can prevent the decking from working properly.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
The three most popular waxes are fiberglass wax, nonskid deck wax, and metal wax.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
To prevent this problem from happening again, shop for a nonskid pad that’s labeled as safe to use on hardwood floors.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2023
Area rugs should have thin, firm pads with a nonskid back, Birdsong says, and carpet tape securing corners and edges to the floor.
—Kristin Luna, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2023
Some reviewers complained that the plastic base can be wobbly at full height, but this issue can be mitigated if it’s placed against a wall or on a nonskid mat.
—Lindsay Pevny, Popular Mechanics, 24 June 2022
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 May 2025
Image Eubanks appreciated the Duster’s sloppiness, its give, its lack of a speed limiter, of fuel injection, of nonskid tires.
—Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 13 May 2025
The microwave-safe plate features a removable, nonskid liner for easier washing and better security at the table.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 26 Apr. 2024
Once applied, the wax seals the nonskid decking and removes extra dirt that can prevent the decking from working properly.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
The three most popular waxes are fiberglass wax, nonskid deck wax, and metal wax.
—Max Inchausti, Field & Stream, 9 Jan. 2023
To prevent this problem from happening again, shop for a nonskid pad that’s labeled as safe to use on hardwood floors.
—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 17 Mar. 2023
Area rugs should have thin, firm pads with a nonskid back, Birdsong says, and carpet tape securing corners and edges to the floor.
—Kristin Luna, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2023
Some reviewers complained that the plastic base can be wobbly at full height, but this issue can be mitigated if it’s placed against a wall or on a nonskid mat.
—Lindsay Pevny, Popular Mechanics, 24 June 2022
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“Nonskid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonskid. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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nonskid
adjective
non·skid
(ˈ)nän-ˈskid 
: designed to prevent skidding
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