| slipknot |
a knot tied so that the loop can be easily expanded or pulled tight. |
| slip-on |
constructed so as to be easily put on and taken off. [2 definitions] |
| slipover |
a piece of clothing that is put on by pulling it over the head, such as a sleeveless sweater; pullover. |
| slippage |
the action of slipping. [2 definitions] |
| slipped disk |
a displacement or herniation of an intervertebral disk, which results in back pain or sciatica. |
| slipper |
any lightweight, low-heeled shoe that may be easily put on and taken off, esp. one to be worn indoors. |
| slippery |
having a slick surface that is difficult to move upon without sliding. [3 definitions] |
| slippery elm |
a North American elm that has fragrant, gum-secreting bark. [2 definitions] |
| slipshod |
carelessly done or constructed. |
| slip stitch |
a loose, continuous stitch, as on a facing or hem, in which the needle takes up only a few threads of the fabric so that it will be invisible on the outside. |
| slipstream |
the flow of air pushed backward by the movement of an aircraft propeller; backwash. [3 definitions] |
| slip-up |
(informal) an error; blunder. |
| slip up |
to make a serious or embarrassing error; blunder. |
| slit |
to cut a long straight line into or through. [3 definitions] |
| slither |
to move by twisting and sliding along a surface. [4 definitions] |
| slitless |
combined form of slit. |
| sliver |
a small, thin splinter, as of wood or glass, that has broken off. [2 definitions] |
| slivovitz |
a dry, usu. colorless and bitter plum brandy of eastern Europe. |
| slob |
(informal) an untidy, sloppy, or mannerless person. |
| slobber |
to let liquid, esp. saliva, dribble from the mouth; drool. [5 definitions] |
| sloe |
the blackthorn. [2 definitions] |