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slippery surface

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meanings of slipperyand surface


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slippery
adjective
uk /ˈslɪp.ər.i/ us /ˈslɪp.ɚ.i/
If something is slippery, it is wet or smooth so that it slides easily or causes something ...
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surface
noun
uk /ˈsɜː.fɪs/ us /ˈsɝː-/
the outer or top part or layer ...
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Examples of slippery surface


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There is no doubt that, on a slipperysurface, one wheel, particularly when it is the steering wheel, is not very safe.
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Our economy seems to be on an ever-steeper slope with an ever more slipperysurface and an ever-bigger precipice at the bottom.
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We hope that she makes a speedy recovery, as we gather that she missed the bend on a slipperysurface.
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Instead of releasing a toxic substance they present a slipperysurface on which organisms cannot settle.
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There are many examples of bikes that have been built or addapted to cope with the hard and slipperysurface of ice.
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Many squirrel baffles are made of painted metal or plastic, in order to create a slipperysurface.
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The primary purpose of this is to prevent the bass drum and hi-hat stand from slipping on a wooden floor or similar slipperysurface.
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Skid marks can also come about when a car suddenly accelerates on a slipperysurface, or takes a hard corner.
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The knights by that time were exhausted from the constant struggle on the slipperysurface of the frozen lake.
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This provided more stiffness but maintained the flexibility and the slipperysurface.
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It proved to be decisive for the race after a fall took place because of its slipperysurface.
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If ever stuck, sand can be removed and placed directly onto the slipperysurface thereby providing greatly improved traction.
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In addition to medical factors, there are extrinsic environmental factors such as uneven or slippery surfaces, poor lighting and unfamiliar environments.
Non-studded cars are selected by their weight since non-studded cars can not carry high speed through a corner and cars can not get much power to the slipperysurface.
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A car on a slipperysurface can slide a long way if the driver locks the wheels in stationary positions by pressing hard on the brakes.
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Lindwall had also been injured on a slipperysurface in earlier times.
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True, outside the home damaged pavements and slippery surfaces are indicated in many falls.
Slippery surfaces can be shiny or matte.
They do not like these slippery surfaces for the horses.
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