slippen — meaning in English

English meaning

• skid noun An uncontrolled sliding movement, as when a vehicle's wheels lose grip.
• slew noun (informal) A large number or amount of something.
• slip verb To lose one's footing or grip and slide accidentally.

Senses

slippen is used for these senses in English:

• skid (intransitive) To slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard, the wheels sliding with limited spinning.
• slew (intransitive) To skid.
• slip (intransitive) To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.
• slippage The act of slipping, especially from a secure location.

skid — full definition

1. noun An uncontrolled sliding movement, as when a vehicle's wheels lose grip.
2. verb To slide sideways or out of control, typically due to loss of traction.

slew — full definition

1. noun (informal) A large number or amount of something.
2. verb To turn or swing something sharply around, often on an axis.

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