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   slipping

   /ˈslɪpɪŋ/

   noun

   • 1. the action or fact of sliding unintentionally for a short distance: "we see lots of orthopaedic injuries due to slipping on ice"

   adjective

   • 1. failing to grip or make proper contact with a surface: "four independent brakes can be applied to slipping wheels to regain traction"
   • 2. passing or changing to a lower, worse, or different condition: "on Tuesday, two food industry giants reported slipping profits"

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   What does slip mean?

   • deslizar, escorregar, passar rápido… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! SLIP definition: 1. to slide without intending to: 2. to move out of the correct position: 3. to go somewhere or…. Learn more.

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   What does let slip mean?

   • slip (something) + adj. The animal had slipped free and escaped. to give somebody information that is supposed to be secret I happened to let it slip that he had given me £1 000 for the car. She tried not to let slip what she knew. to miss or fail to use an opportunity Don't let the chance to work abroad slip through your fingers.

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   What does slipped out mean?

   • To escape, as from a grasp, fastening, or restraint: slipped out of the wrestler's hold. b. To put on or remove a piece of clothing smoothly or quietly: slipped into a nightgown; slipped out of the shirt. 3. a. To slide involuntarily and lose one's balance or foothold. See Synonyms at slide. b.

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   What does slip over mean?

   • slip over She slipped over on the ice and broke her leg. [intransitive] to slide out of position or out of your hand My hand slipped as I was slicing the bread and I cut myself. + adv./prep. His hat had slipped over one eye. The fish slipped out of my hand. The child slipped from his grasp and ran off.

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   Is slyp a noun?

   • The noun slyp is clearly derived from an earlier verb slippen "to split," which may be a weak derivative *slippōn- (< *slib-no-) of a Germanic strong verb *sleiban- evident in Old English tōslāf " (s/he) split, cleaved," assumed infinitive tōslīfan (see sliver entry 1 ). derivative of slip entry 3

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   What is a slipway in geology?

   • A slipway. 5. Nautical The difference between a vessel's actual speed through water and the speed at which the vessel would move if the screw were propelling against a solid. 6. a. A woman's undergarment of dress length with shoulder straps. b. A half-slip. 7. A pillowcase. 8. Geology a. A smooth crack at which rock strata have moved on each other.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSLIPPING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SLIPPING definition: 1. present participle of slip 2. present participle of slip . Learn more.

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   • Znaczenie Slipping, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

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     SLIP-ON definition: 1. a shoe with no way of fastening it to...

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     SLIP AWAY definition: 1. to leave secretly: 2. If a period...

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     SLIP definition: 1. to slide without intending to: 2. to...

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   Stone felt things slipping out of control; he was no longer in charge of his own destiny, had to get the reins back.

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   The meaning of SLIP is to move with a smooth sliding motion. How to use slip in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Slip.

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   [transitive] to put something somewhere quickly, quietly or secretly. slip something + adv./prep. Anna slipped her hand into his. He slipped the letter back into its envelope. He beat three defenders before slipping the ball past the goalkeeper. She slipped her head around the door. I managed to slip a few jokes into my speech.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › slippingSLIPPING | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Slipping is the present participle of slip, which means to move or cause something to move in a way that is not smooth or steady. See how slipping is used in sentences from various sources and learn more about the word.

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   1. a. To place or insert smoothly and quietly: She slipped the letter into her pocket. b. To insert (a remark, for example) unobtrusively: managed to slip his criticisms in before the end of the meeting. 2. To put on or remove (clothing) easily or quickly: slip on a sweater; slipped off her shoes. 3. a.