nonslip

British

/ nɒnˈslɪp /

adjective

designed to reduce or prevent slipping

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Vocabulary lists containing nonslip

Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Prefixes: non-

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Area rugs, if used, should be secured to the floor with a nonslip mat or anti-slip rug tape.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2024

For wooden or concrete stairs inside or out, adding nonslip tape or rubber treads to the top edge of each stair can increase grip.

From Washington Post • Apr. 3, 2023

For hardwood steps, consider attaching a nonslip tread to each one to provide traction and help you see the edge.

From Washington Post • Jan. 14, 2022

The city’s decision to allocate 500,000 euros, or about $565,000, to replace the bridge’s glass section comes after several failed attempts to limit slips with resin and nonslip stickers.

From New York Times • Jan. 2, 2022

The workers, clad in their uniforms, ball caps and nonslip shoes, stared at him, unsure what they were supposed to do next.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 9, 2021

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