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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Some cotton bath mats also have an anti-slip feature that prevents someone from slipping. Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025 Another aluminum hinge connects to an anti-slip base component containing the unit's battery. Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 8 Jan. 2025 The shoes come with a drainage system, a non-marking and anti-slip sole, a protective top layer, and a heel lock to keep one centered during tacking. airmail.news, 30 Nov. 2024 It's made of manufactured wood, and there are anti-slip pads on the metal frame to keep your furniture scratch-free and prevent the stand from moving around. Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for anti-slip 

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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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 21 Jan. 2025.

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