nonskid

American  

[non-skid] / ˈnɒnˈskɪd /

adjective

1. designed or constructed to prevent or reduce skidding.

   nonskid tires; nonskid driveways and sidewalks.

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Etymology

Origin of nonskid

First recorded in 1905–10; non- + skid

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Example Sentences

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nonskid

Bryan Clark, director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute, said it’s normal for the nonskid surface to get worn down.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026

Install a walk-in shower with a bench and nonskid decals or mats to prevent falls.

From Seattle Times ● May 11, 2024

Or, instead of sticking on nonskid squares, you could roll, brush or spray a nonskid coating on the floor.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 24, 2023

Couldn’t they put nonskid mats on the floor?

From New York Times ● Jan. 30, 2016

To protect this fast-growing segment of the population, the council plans to propose new building codes, including nonskid bathroom floors, more handles in housing for the elderly and better warning labels on commonly taken medications.

From Time Magazine Archive

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