Definitions

1. verb

to move or cause something to move with a sudden, smooth, and often uncontrolled motion, especially downward or outward.

“She slipped on the ice and fell.”

2. verb

to make a mistake or error, especially in a careless or unintentional way.

“He slipped up and forgot his lines during the play.”

3. noun

a sudden, smooth, and often uncontrolled movement, especially downward or outward.

“She took a great slip on the ice and fell.”

4. noun

a mistake or error, especially in a careless or unintentional way.

“He made a slip on his report and had to redo it.”

5. noun

a sudden, smooth, and often uncontrolled descent, especially downward.

“The bird took a slip and landed on the ground.”

6. noun

a small amount or portion of something, especially a liquid.

“Add a slip of lemon juice to the drink.”

7. noun

a document or paper that is used as a receipt or voucher, especially for something received or paid for.

“She gave him a slip as a receipt for the payment.”

8. noun

a narrow or steep slope, especially one that is difficult to climb.

“The hikers encountered a difficult slip on the mountain.”

9. noun

a small or thin piece of something, especially a strip of fabric.

“The slip of fabric was used to make a dress.”

10. noun

a strip of paper or other material that is used to make a label or sign.

“He used a slip to make a label for the package.”

11. noun

a narrow or shallow part of a body of water, especially one that is difficult to navigate.

“The boat encountered a slip in the river and had to be careful.”

12. noun

a sudden or uncontrolled movement of the body, especially when falling or losing balance.

“She took a great slip and fell on the ice.”