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strike slip

American  

noun

Geology.
  1. the component of slip on a fault parallel with the linear extension or strike of the fault.


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Etymology

Origin of strike slip

First recorded in 1910–15

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Danijel Subasic let Sergio Aguero's tame strike slip past him to make it 2-2 but Falcao's exquisite chip restored Monaco's lead.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2017

All the runs were unearned because Orioles catcher Matt Wieters let a third strike slip through to the screen, a passed ball that allowed Bill Hall to reach first.

From Newsweek • Jun. 5, 2010

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