anti-slip

adjective

an·ti-slip ˌan-tē-ˈslip ˌan-tī-

variants or less commonly antislip

: designed to prevent slips or to be resistant to slipping

placed an anti-slip mat in the shower

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For more protection, anti-slip shoe grip pads were also added to the soles of the heels. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026 The underwire provides support without feeling bulky or uncomfortable, and the anti-slip silicone keeps everything in place. — Wendy Rose Gould, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 The low-profile design fits smoothly under doors without bunching, while the anti-slip backing helps keep it in place. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026 Beneath that sits a high-density support-foam foundation designed to limit sagging and compression over time, along with a textured anti-slip base to reduce movement on the bed frame. — New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for anti-slip

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First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anti-slip was in 1900

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