anti-slip

English

Etymology

From anti- +‎ slip.

Adjective

anti-slip (not comparable)

1. Alternative form of antislip
   • 1962 April, R. K. Evans, “The Acceptance Testing of Diesel Locomotives”, in Modern Railways, page 268:

     The first English Electric units were not fitted with an anti-slip brake, but a hurried consultation of the wiring diagram showed that it should be possible to hold in the low-voltage anti-slip relay for long enough to let speed build up without cutting off the motor current.

   • 2020 May 20, “Network News: Arnside footbridge receives overhaul”, in Rail, page 13:

     The 110-year-old structure has had its steelwork repaired and replaced, anti-slip flooring added, and new lighting fitted.

Anagrams

• alpinist, pintails, tailpins, tailspin