slip

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verb \ˈslip\

Definition of slip

slipped

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slipping

intransitive verb
1a : to move with a smooth sliding motionb : to move quietly and cautiously : stealc : elapse, pass
2a (1) : to escape from memory or consciousness (2) : to become uttered through inadvertenceb : to pass quickly or easily away : become lost let an opportunity slip
3 : to fall into error or fault : lapse
4a : to slide out of place or away from a support or one's graspb : to slide on or down a slippery surface slip on the stairsc : to flow smoothly
5 : to get speedily into or out of clothing slipped into his coat
6 : to fall off from a standard or accustomed level by degrees : decline
7 : sideslip
transitive verb
1 : to cause to move easily and smoothly : slide
2a : to get away from : elude, evade slipped his pursuersb : to free oneself from the dog slipped its collarc : to escape from (one's memory or notice) their names slip my mind
3 : shed, cast the snake slipped its skin
4 : to put on (a garment) quickly —usually used with on slip on a coat
5a : to let loose from a restraining leash or graspb : to cause to slip open : release, undo slip a lockc : to let go ofd : to disengage from (an anchor) instead of hauling
6a : to insert, place, or pass quietly or secretlyb : to give or pay on the sly
7 : slink, abort
8 : dislocate slipped his shoulder
9 : to transfer (a stitch) from one needle to another without working a stitch
10 : to avoid (a punch) by moving the body or head quickly to one side

Origin and Etymology of slip

Middle English slippen, from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German; akin to Middle High German slipfen to slide, Old High German slīfan to smooth, and perhaps to Greek olibros slippery

First Known Use: 14th century

slip

noun

Definition of slip

1a : a sloping ramp extending out into the water to serve as a place for landing or repairing shipsb : a ship's or boat's berth between two piers
2 : the act or an instance of departing secretly or hurriedly gave his pursuer the slip
3a : a mistake in judgment, policy, or procedureb : an unintentional and trivial mistake or fault : lapse a slip of the tongue
4 : a leash so made that it can be quickly slipped
5a : the act or an instance of slipping down or out of a place a slip on the ice; also : a sudden mishapb : a movement dislocating parts (as of a rock or soil mass); also : the result of such movementc : a fall from some level or standard : decline a slip in stock prices
6a : an undergarment made in dress length and usually having shoulder straps; also : half-slipb : a case into which something is slipped; specifically : pillowcase
7 : a disposition or tendency to slip easily
8 : the action of sideslipping : an instance of sideslipping

15th Century

First Known Use of slip

15th century

Synonym Discussion of slip

error, mistake, blunder, slip, lapse mean a departure from what is true, right, or proper. error suggests the existence of a standard or guide and a straying from the right course through failure to make effective use of this. procedural errors mistake implies misconception or inadvertence and usually expresses less criticism than error. dialed the wrong number by mistake blunder regularly imputes stupidity or ignorance as a cause and connotes some degree of blame. diplomatic blunders slip stresses inadvertence or accident and applies especially to trivial but embarrassing mistakes. a slip of the tongue lapse stresses forgetfulness, weakness, or inattention as a cause. a lapse in judgment

slip

noun

Definition of slip

1a : a small shoot or twig cut for planting or grafting : scionb : descendant, offspring
2a : a long narrow strip of materialb : a small piece of paper
3 : a young and slender person a slip of a girl
4 : a long seat or narrow pew

Origin and Etymology of slip

Middle English slippe, probably from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German, split, slit, flap

First Known Use: 15th century

Other Agriculture/Gardening Terms

fallow, graft, heirloom, loam, potash, soilage, swath, tilth, windfall

slip

verb

Definition of slip

slipped

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slipping

transitive verb
: to take cuttings from (a plant) : divide into slips slip a geranium

1530

First Known Use of slip

1530

Other Agriculture/Gardening Terms

fallow, graft, heirloom, loam, potash, soilage, swath, tilth, windfall

slip

noun

Definition of slip

: a mixture of finely divided clay and water used especially by potters (as for casting or decorating wares or in cementing separately formed parts)

Origin and Etymology of slip

Middle English slyp slime, from Old English slypa slime, paste; akin to Old English slūpan to slip — more at sleeve

First Known Use: 1640

Other Handicraft Terms

biscuit, darn, tambour, wrought

SLIP Defined for Kids

slip

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verb \ˈslip\

Definition of slip for Students

slipped

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slipping

1 : to move easily and smoothly He slipped the ring on his finger.
2 : to slide into or out of place or away from a support Try to slip the bolt and open the door. The book slipped out of my hand.
3 : to slide on a slippery surface so as to lose balance I slipped on the wet floor.
4 : to pass or let pass or escape without being noted, used, or done Time slipped by.
5 : to move into or out of a place without being noticed She slipped from the room.
6 : to escape the attention or memory of It just slipped my mind.
7 : to put on or take off a piece of clothing quickly and easily The child slipped out of his coat.
8 : to make or become known by mistake “Who's Shiloh?” she asks, and David realizes he's let it slip. — Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, Shiloh
9 : to go from one state or condition to an often worse one Your grades are slipping.
10 : to get away from One of the robbers slipped the police.

slip up

: to make a mistake

slip

play

noun

Definition of slip for Students

1 : the act or an instance of sliding down or out of place a slip on the ice
2 : a secret or quick departure or escape Their prisoner gave them the slip.
3 : a small mistake : blunder
4 : a fall from some level or standard : decline a slip in stock prices
5 : a place for a ship between two piers
6 : an undergarment for women made in dress or skirt length