| n. | 1. | One who, or that which, slips. | |||||||||
| 2. | A kind of light shoe, which may be slipped on with ease, and worn in undress; a slipshoe. | ||||||||||
| 3. | A kind of apron or pinafore for children. | ||||||||||
| 4. | A kind of brake or shoe for a wagon wheel. | ||||||||||
| 5. | (Mach.) A piece, usually a plate, applied to a sliding piece, to receive wear and afford a means of adjustment; - also called
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| a. | 1. | Slippery. | |||||||||
| Noun | 1. | slipper - low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors Synonyms: carpet slipper |
| 2. | slipper - a person who slips or slides because of loss of traction |