non-slip
adjective /ˌnɒnˈslɪp/
/ˌnɑːn-/ Definition
› designed to prevent sliding, especially by being made of sticky material or having a surface with a special texture: a non-slip surface/gripRough, irregular and uneven
(Definition of non-slip adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -textured suffix
- abrasion noun
- abrasive noun
- bumpy adjective
- coarse adjective (ROUGH)
- consistency noun (SUBSTANCE)
- gnarled adjective
- irregular adjective (SHAPE)
- jerky adjective
- knobbly adjective
- leathery adjective
- lumpy adjective
- patchy adjective
- pockmarked adjective
- rough-hewn adjective
- rutted adjective
- scratchy adjective
- serrated adjective
- streaky adjective
- textured adjective
Topic:
Rough, irregular and uneven
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