Definition of slip

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Slip (v. t.) To cause to slip or slide off, or out of place; as, a horse slips his bridle; a dog slips his collar..

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Oxlip :: Oxlip (n.) The great cowslip (Primula veris, var. elatior)..
Slipshod :: Slipshod (a.) Wearing shoes or slippers down at the heel.
Sliding :: Sliding (a.) Slippery; elusory.
Gliddery :: Gliddery (a.) Giving no sure footing; smooth; slippery.
Slipperily :: Slipperily (adv.) In a slippery manner.
Impatiens :: Impatiens (n.) A genus of plants, several species of which have very beautiful flowers; -- so called because the elastic capsules burst when touched, and scatter the seeds with considerable force. Called also touch-me-not, jewelweed, and snapweed. I. Balsamina (sometimes called lady's slipper) is the common garden balsam..
Slip :: Slip (v. t.) To let loose in pursuit of game, as a greyhound..
Shy :: Shy (v. t.) To throw sidewise with a jerk; to fling; as, to shy a stone; to shy a slipper..
Slide :: Slide (v. t.) To slip when walking or standing; to fall.
Tickle-footed :: Tickle-footed (a.) Uncertain; inconstant; slippery.
Crupper :: Crupper (n.) A leather loop, passing under a horse's tail, and buckled to the saddle to keep it from slipping forwards..
Slipper :: Slipper (n.) A kind of light shoe, which may be slipped on with ease, and worn in undress; a slipshoe..
Cowslip :: Cowslip (n.) A common flower in England (Primula veris) having yellow blossoms and appearing in early spring. It is often cultivated in the United States.
Vane :: Vane (n.) A contrivance attached to some elevated object for the purpose of showing which way the wind blows; a weathercock. It is usually a plate or strip of metal, or slip of wood, often cut into some fanciful form, and placed upon a perpendicular axis around which it moves freely..
Slip :: Slip (n.) An outside covering or case; as, a pillow slip..
Slipthrift :: Slipthrift (n.) A spendthrift.
Slippery :: Slippery (a.) Not easily held; liable or apt to slip away.
Slip :: Slip (n.) A portion of the columns of a newspaper or other work struck off by itself; a proof from a column of type when set up and in the galley.
Tonophant :: Tonophant (n.) A modification of the kaleidophon, for showing composition of acoustic vibrations. It consists of two thin slips of steel welded together, their length being adjystable by a screw socket..
Slip :: Slip (n.) A leash or string by which a dog is held; -- so called from its being made in such a manner as to slip, or become loose, by relaxation of the hand..
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