Slipping

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. Specifically, in ceramics, the process of mixing clay with water to form slip; also, the act of decorating ware with slip.
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  • verb. Present participle of slip.
  • noun. The act of something that slips; a slip; a skidding or sudden loosening motion.
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  • adjective. moving as on a slippery surface
  • Word Usage
    "There was real purpose from him this round, he knew what was at stake and no doubt felt the title slipping away from him."
    Equivalent
    slippery  slippy  
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    verb-stem
    slip