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Slipping :: Slipping (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Sli.

Slide :: Slide (n.) A plate or slip of glass on which is a picture or delineation to be exhibited by means of a magic lantern, stereopticon, or the like; a plate on which is an object to be examined with a microscope..

Slipstring :: Slipstring (n.) One who has shaken off restraint; a prodigal.

Calk :: Calk (v. i.) To furnish with calks, to prevent slipping on ice; as, to calk the shoes of a horse or an ox..

Slip :: Slip (n.) To move along the surface of a thing without bounding, rolling, or stepping; to slide; to glide..

Scotch :: Scotch (n.) A chock, wedge, prop, or other support, to prevent slipping; as, a scotch for a wheel or a log on inclined ground..

Illapsable :: Illapsable (a.) Incapable of slipping, or of error..

Slippered :: Slippered (a.) Wearing slippers.

Oxlip :: Oxlip (n.) The great cowslip (Primula veris, var. elatior)..

Burr :: Burr (n.) A broad iron ring on a tilting lance just below the gripe, to prevent the hand from slipping..

Slip-on :: Slip-on (n.) A kind of overcoat worn upon the shoulders in the manner of a cloak.

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.) 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..

Slip :: Slip (n.) A slender piece; a strip; as, a slip of paper..

Flinch :: Flinch (v. i.) To let the foot slip from a ball, when attempting to give a tight croquet..

Slip :: Slip (n.) To slide; to lose one's footing or one's hold; not to tread firmly; as, it is necessary to walk carefully lest the foot should slip..

Garter :: Garter (n.) A band used to prevent a stocking from slipping down on the leg.

Slippage :: Slippage (n.) The act of slipping; also, the amount of slipping..

Slipper :: Slipper (a.) Slippery.

Cowslip :: Cowslip (n.) In the United States, the marsh marigold (Caltha palustris), appearing in wet places in early spring and often used as a pot herb. It is nearer to a buttercup than to a true cowslip. See Illust. of Marsh marigold..

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