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nonskid

American  
[non-skid] / ˈnɒnˈskɪd /

adjective

  1. designed or constructed to prevent or reduce skidding.

    nonskid tires; nonskid driveways and sidewalks.


Etymology

Origin of nonskid

First recorded in 1905–10; non- + skid

Example Sentences

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

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024

Q: The nonskid padding under the area rug in my family room has melted onto the hardwood flooring.

From Washington Post • Mar. 17, 2023

Place rugs with nonskid mats on polished floor surfaces, and invest in anti-slip tiles for bathrooms and kitchens.

From Washington Post • Jan. 25, 2022

Couldn’t they put nonskid mats on the floor?

From New York Times • Jan. 30, 2016

A new nonskid, weather-and mark-proof vinyl carpet will be put on sale by U.S.

From Time Magazine Archive

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