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adj. - Not causing one to slide or falldown.

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Usage examples (13)
  • Adjective, : a slippery road. ,a slippery rope. ,slippery prospects. ,a slippery situation
  • The latter is a good test, for paving for stables must be non-slippery and have good power of resisting chemical action.
  • They must be far enough above ground level to remain dry, easy to keep clean, non-slippery, and level (so that objects do not roll or slide).
  • The floor of a barn may be concrete in the aisles, covered with rubber matting or some form of tiling that is highly impact-resistant and non-slippery.
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