a slip

Definition of a slip in English English dictionary
slip: A twig or shoot; a cutting
slip: Any of several fielding positions to the off side of the wicket keeper, designed to catch the ball after being deflected from the bat; a fielder in that position (See first slip, second slip, third slip, fourth slip and fifth slip.)
slip: A one-time return to previous maladaptive behaviour after cure
slip: To pass (a note, money, etc.) often covertly
slip: To move quickly and often secretively
We slipped along the hedges, noiseless and swift.
slip: A long, thin piece of something
slip: A number between 0 and 1 that is the difference between the angular speed of a rotating magnetic field and the angular speed of its rotor, divided by the angular speed of the magnetic field
slip: A women's undergarment worn under a skirt or dress; a shift
slip: A descendant, a scion
slip: In ceramics, a thin, slippery mix of clay and water
slip: To move down; to slide
slip: To release a bird of prey to go after a quarry
slip: A difference between the theoretical distance traveled per revolution of the propeller and the actual advance of the vessel
slip: To worsen
Profits have slipped over the past 6 months.
slip: A small piece of paper, especially one longer than it is wide
slip: Mud, slime
slip: A berth; a space for a ship to moor
slip: A young person (now usually with of introducing descriptive qualifier)
She couldn't hurt a fly, young slip of a girl that she is.
slip: To lose one's traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction
slip: To remove the skin of a soft fruit, such as a tomato or peach, by blanching briefly in boiling water, then transferring to cold water so that the skin peels, or slips, off easily
slip: {n} a false step, mistake, escape, twig, narrow piece, a narrow entrance, a descent
slip: {v} to slide, displace, commit a mistake, steal away, let loose, lose, pass over, escape, strip
slip: a flight maneuver; aircraft slides sideways in the air a small sheet of paper; "a receipt slip" an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall; "he blamed his slip on the ice"; "the jolt caused many slips and a few spills" a young and slender person; "he's a mere slip of a lad" potter's clay that is thinned and used for coating or decorating ceramics insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly; "He slipped some money into the waiter's hand" get worse; "My grades are slipping" pass out of one's memory move smoothly and easily pass on stealthily; "He slipped me the key when nobody was looking
slip: (Serial Line Internet Protocol) -- A standard for using a regular telephone line (a serial line) and a modem to connect a computer as a real Internet site SLIP is gradually being replaced by PPP
slip: To err
slip: Serial Line Internet Protocol A method of Internet connection that enables computers to use phone lines and a modem to connect to the Internet SLIP is not supported at MHC See also: PPP
slip: an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall; "he blamed his slip on the ice"; "the jolt caused many slips and a few spills"
slip: To move along the surface of a thing without bounding, rolling, or stepping; to slide; to glide
slip: To let loose in pursuit of game, as a greyhound
slip: Serial Line Internet Protocol (a way to achieve Internet connectivity over a phone line with a modem)
slip: Serial Line Internet Protocol A standard for using a regular telephone line and a modem to connect a computer as a real Internet site SLIP is gradually being replaced by PPP
slip: A dislocation of a lead, destroying continuity
slip: Serial Line Internet Protocol As with PPP, SLIP is a method to connect computers to the Internet, but it is older and less reliable than PPP
slip: A womens undergarment worn under a skirt or dress
slip: to make a mistake or be incorrect
slip: a flight maneuver; aircraft slides sideways in the air
slip: artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material
slip: To depart, withdraw, enter, appear, intrude, or escape as if by sliding; to go or come in a quiet, furtive manner; as, some errors slipped into the work
slip: An escape; a secret or unexpected desertion; as, to give one the slip
slip: The motion of the center of resistance of the float of a paddle wheel, or the blade of an oar, through the water horozontally, or the difference between a vessel's actual speed and the speed which she would have if the propelling instrument acted upon a solid; also, the velocity, relatively to still water, of the backward current of water produced by the propeller
slip: An abbreviation for Serial Line Interface Protocol, the first common method of connecting via a modem to TCP/IP networks, now less widely used See PPP
slip: To cut slips from; to cut; to take off; to make a slip or slips of; as, to slip a piece of cloth or paper
slip: the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning) a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc
slip: If something slips to a lower level or standard, it falls to that level or standard. Shares slipped to 117p In June, producer prices slipped 0.1% from May Overall business activity is slipping. Slip is also a noun. a slip in consumer confidence
slip: To omit; to loose by negligence
slip: The retrograde movement on a pulley of a belt as it slips
slip: To move or fly (out of place); to shoot; often with out, off, etc
slip: get worse; "My grades are slipping"
slip: If you slip somewhere, you go there quickly and quietly. Amy slipped downstairs and out of the house
slip: Serial Line Internet Protocol, a communications protocol that that can turn a dial-up telephone connection into an Internet connection SLIP can be used to run Web browsers over a phone line, but is less stable than a PPP connection
slip: A narrow passage between buildings
slip: An act or instance of slipping
slip: Acronym for Serial Line Internet Protocol, SLIP is a serial packet protocol used to connect a remote computer to the Internet using modems or direct serial lines, SLIP requires an Internet provider with special SLIP accounts or a account a SLIP emulator
slip: If you slip something somewhere, you put it there quickly in a way that does not attract attention. I slipped a note under Louise's door Just slip in a piece of paper
slip: An opening or space for vessels to lie in, between wharves or in a dock; as, Peck slip
slip: a slippery smoothness; "he could feel the slickness of the tiller"
slip: move smoothly and easily
slip: To pass (a note, etc.)
slip: A fielder stationed on the off side and to the rear of the batsman
slip: (Serial Line Internet Protocol) - A standard for using a regular telephone line and a modem to connect a computer to a real Internet site SLIP is being replaced by PPP
slip: To cause to slip or slide off, or out of place; as, a horse slips his bridle; a dog slips his collar
slip: Serial Line Interface Protocol A protocol that lets your computer directly access the Internet via a standard phone line and modem The Point-to-Point Protocol PPP does the same, but uses data compression and can compensate for noisy phone lines
slip: An inclined plane on which a vessel is built, or upon which it is hauled for repair
slip: A particular quantity of yarn
slip: A slip is a thin piece of clothing that a woman wears under her dress or skirt. see also Freudian slip
slip: 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: A counterfeit piece of money, being brass covered with silver
slip: If you slip into or out of clothes or shoes, you put them on or take them off quickly and easily. She slipped out of the jacket and tossed it on the couch I slipped off my woollen gloves
slip: as, a bone may slip out of its place
slip: a flight maneuver; aircraft slides sideways in the air a small sheet of paper; "a receipt slip"
slip: To cause to move smoothly and quickly; to slide; to convey gently or secretly
slip: If something slips your mind, you forget about it. The reason for my visit had obviously slipped his mind
slip: Serial Line Internet Protocol Like PPP, a protocol that lets your computer pretend it is a full Internet machine using only a modem and a normal phone line SLIP is older and less flexible than PPP It is part of the TCP/IP suite of programs necessary to connect to and use the Internet If you have a dial-up account to an Internet service provider, you are using either PPP or SLIP to make your connection to the Internet Although SLIP is easy to install and use, it does not provide the error correction or negotiation features that PPP has For this reason, PPP is rapidly replacing SLIP as the more common standard Internet America provides PPP rather than SLIP
slip: move out of position; "dislocate joints"; "the artificial hip joint luxated and had to be put back surgically"
slip: An unintentional error or fault; a false step
slip: Matter found in troughs of grindstones after the grinding of edge tools
slip: Serial Line Internet Protocol SLIP refers to a method of Internet connection that enables computers to use phone lines and a modem to connect to the Internet without having to connect to a host
slip: A long seat or narrow pew in churches, often without a door
slip: A child's pinafore
slip: pass on stealthily; "He slipped me the key when nobody was looking"
slip: Serial Line IP Protocol This is a way of using a TCP/IP network over a standard phone line By using a SLIP connection, your computer actually becomes part of the Internet, with the same capabilities that any other Internet computer has In order to use graphical applications such as Netscape, you need a SLIP connection This is an alternative to PPP
slip: To slip into a particular state or situation means to pass gradually into it, in a way that is hardly noticed. It amazed him how easily one could slip into a routine = slide
slip: A mistake or error (slip of the tongue.)
slip: Short for Serial Line Internet Protocol, a software scheme for connecting a computer to the Internet over a serial line
slip: Serial Line Internet Protocol is the other popular protocol for connecting a computer to the Internet over a dial-up phone line
slip: An outside covering or case; as, a pillow slip
slip: an unexpected slide
slip: If you let slip information, you accidentally tell it to someone, when you wanted to keep it secret. I bet he let slip that I'd gone to America
slip: An acronym for Serial Line Internet Protocol SLIP is a protocol that permits TCP/IP communication over a serial line (typically over a dial-up modem connection)
slip: 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
slip: A slip is a small or unimportant mistake. We must be well prepared, there must be no slips
slip: Acronym for Serial Line Internet Protocol, SLIP is a serial packet protocol used to connect a remote computer to the Internet using modems or direct connections, SLIP requires an Internet provider with special SLIP accounts or a shell account a SLIP emulator such as TIA(tm) or SLiRP
slip: The difference between the speed of a rotating magnetic field and the speed of its rotor
slip: To lose ones traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction
slip: A portion of the columns of a newspaper or other work struck off by itself; a proof from a column of type when set up and in the galley
slip: The Serial Line Internet Protocol is a communications protocol used by TCP/IP routers and PCs to connect your computer to the Internet using a telephone line SLIP has been pretty much replaced by PPP Back to Top
slip: A slip of paper is a small piece of paper. little slips of paper he had torn from a notebook I put her name on the slip
slip: In a link motion, the undesirable sliding movement of the link relatively to the link block, due to swinging of the link
slip: A standard for using a regular telephone line (a serial line) and a modem to connect a computer as a real Internet site SLIP is gradually being replaced by PPP
slip: potter's clay that is thinned and used for coating or decorating ceramics insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly; "He slipped some money into the waiter's hand"
slip: If you slip something to someone, you give it to them secretly. Robert had slipped her a note in school She looked round before pulling out a package and slipping it to the man
slip: move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner; "the wheels skidded against the sidewalk"
slip: Any covering easily slipped on
slip: To bring forth (young) prematurely; to slink
slip: The act of slipping; as, a slip on the ice
slip: a woman's sleeveless undergarment
slip: A slender piece; a strip; as, a slip of paper
slip: Potter's clay in a very liquid state, used for the decoration of ceramic ware, and also as a cement for handles and other applied parts
slip: Serial Line Internet Protocol A recently developed communications protocol Designed to work with high-speed modems to establish a temporary Internet connection over a standard phone line
slip: a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting
slip: a socially awkward or tactless act
slip: Serial Line Internet Protocol; the protocol for using a regular telephone (serial) line and a modem to connect a computer to the Internet SLIP is gradually being replaced by PPP
slip: To err; to fall into error or fault
slip: If you give someone the slip, you escape from them when they are following you or watching you. He gave reporters the slip by leaving at midnight
slip: a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc
slip: insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly; "He slipped some money into the waiter's hand"
slip: Stands for Serial Line Internet Protocol Similar PPP, this is another protocol that is used with a modem to establish an IP connection to the Internet
slip: The slip or sheath of a sword, and the like
slip: a young and slender person; "he's a mere slip of a lad"
slip: {f} glide, move smoothly and easily; sneak, move quietly; slide; slowly move from one position to another; decline, deteriorate; make a mistake, err; remove or put on quickly (of clothes); escape, avoid
slip: A small piece of paper
slip: The difference between the actual and synchronous speed of an induction motor
slip: to slip through your fingers: see finger slip of the tongue: see tongue. Serial Line Internet Protocol. Thinned potter's clay used for decorating or coating ceramics
slip: the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning)
slip: {i} slide, skid; trip, stumble; mistake, blunder, error; type of woman's undergarment; small piece of material (esp. paper); twig that is cut and used to grow a new plant; mixture of clay and water (used to decorate pottery); fabric covering
slip: pass out of one's memory move smoothly and easily pass on stealthily; "He slipped me the key when nobody was looking
slip: Serial Line Internet Protocol An implementation of the TCP/IP protocol to be used over serial lines (modems) Allows direct access to the internet over a modem Compare with PPP, another such protocol
slip: move stealthily; "The ship slipped away in the darkness"
slip: A twig separated from the main stock; a cutting; a scion; hence, a descendant; as, a slip from a vine
slip: The acronym for Serial Line Internet Protocol, SLIP refers to a method of Internet connection that enables computers to use phone lines and a modem to connect to the Internet without having to connect to a host
slip: pass out of one's memory
slip: bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow; "the burglar carried his loot in a pillowcase"
slip: It usually bears the broker's name and is initiated by the underwrites
slip: A fish, the sole
slip: If something slips, it slides out of place or out of your hand. His glasses had slipped The hammer slipped out of her grasp
slip: A memorandum of the particulars of a risk for which a policy is to be executed
slip: There are usually two of them, called respectively short slip, and long slip
slip: potter's clay that is thinned and used for coating or decorating ceramics
slip: A loose garment worn by a woman
slip: If you slip, you accidentally slide and lose your balance. He had slipped on an icy pavement Be careful not to slip
slip: a place where a craft can be made fast
slip: Acronym for Serial Line Internet Protocol, SLIP refers to a method of Internet connection that enables computers to use phone lines and a modem to connect to the Internet without having to connect to a host
slip: A berth for a boat or ship
slip: a small sheet of paper; "a receipt slip"