Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

anti-slip

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.21 in modern English

Syllables: an-ti-s-lip
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Alternative form of antislip.

Example Sentences

"The first English Electric units were not fitted with an anti-slip brake, but a hurried consultation of the wiring diagram showed that it should be possible to hold in the low-voltage anti-slip relay for long enough to let speed build up without cutting off the motor current."
"The 110-year-old structure has had its steelwork repaired and replaced, anti-slip flooring added, and new lighting fitted."

Etymology

From anti- + slip.

Questions

What does anti-slip mean?: Alternative form of antislip.
Where does anti-slip come from?: From anti- + slip.

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