Slip

Slip or SLIP may refer to:

Science and technology

Biology

Computing and telecommunications

Earth science

Materials

Mechanical systems

  • Slip (vehicle dynamics), the relative motion between a tire and the road surface
  • Slip, the difference in speed between the frequency supplied to an induction motor and rotor shaft speed
  • Slip, a type of rail switch
  • Slip gauge or gauge block, a system for producing precision lengths

Psychology

  • Slip (treatment), a temporary return to a negative behavior after therapy intended to correct that behavior
  • Freudian slip, an error in speech, memory or physical action that arises from the unconscious mind

Other uses in science and technology

  • Slip (aerodynamics), an aerodynamic state in which an aircraft is moving sideways as well as forward relative to the oncoming airflow
  • Slipway, a ramp on the shore by which ships or boats can be moved to and from the water

Music

Nickname

  • Slip Carr (1899–1971), Australian rugby union player and Olympic sprinter
  • Slip Madigan (1896–1966), American college football player and multi-sport college coach

Other uses

See also

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