About The Word Slipper
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Slipper
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What's The Definition Of Slipper?
[n] low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
[n] a person who slips or slides because of loss of traction Synonyms | Synonyms for Slipper: carpet slipper | skidder | slider Related Terms | Find terms related to Slipper: See Also | bootee | bootees | bootie | booties | footgear | footwear | human | individual | mortal | mule | mules | person | scuff | scuffs | somebody | someone | soul Slipper In Webster's Dictionary \Slip"per\, n.
1. One who, or that which, slips.
2. A kind of light shoe, which may be slipped on with ease,
and worn in undress; a slipshoe.
3. A kind of apron or pinafore for children.
4. A kind of brake or shoe for a wagon wheel.
5. (Mach.) A piece, usually a plate, applied to a sliding
piece, to receive wear and afford a means of adjustment;
-- also called {shoe}, and {gib}.
{Slipper animalcule} (Zo["o]l.), a ciliated infusorian of the
genus {Paramecium}.
{Slipper flower}.(Bot.) Slipperwort.
{Slipper limpet}, or {Slipper shell} (Zo["o]l.), a boat
shell.
\Slip"per\, a. [AS. slipur.] Slippery. [Obs.] O! trustless state of earthly things, and slipper hope Of mortal men. --Spenser. |
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