sideslips

[US]/[ˈsaɪdˌslɪps]/
[UK]/[ˈsaɪdˌslɪps]/

Translation

n.A sudden loss of traction on one side of a vehicle, causing it to slide sideways.; A loss of control or composure, especially in speech.; A sudden loss of traction on one side of a vehicle, causing it to slide sideways.; A loss of control or composure, especially in speech.; A sudden loss of traction on one side of a vehicle, causing it to slide sideways.; A loss of control or composure, especially in speech.
v.To lose traction on one side of a vehicle, causing it to slide sideways.; To lose traction on one side of a vehicle, causing it to slide sideways.; To lose traction on one side of a vehicle and slide sideways.; To make a verbal error or lose composure in speaking.

Phrases & Collocations

sideslips occur

avoid sideslips

sideslips happen

prevent sideslips

sideslips easily

correct sideslips

after sideslips

Example Sentences

the speaker's sideslips during the presentation were distracting to the audience.

he tried to cover his sideslips with nervous laughter.

the politician's frequent sideslips damaged his credibility.

it's important to correct sideslips quickly in a live broadcast.

the actor stumbled over his lines and had several sideslips.

she carefully reviewed the script to avoid any sideslips.

the debate moderator gently pointed out his sideslips.

practice helps reduce sideslips when public speaking.

the recording revealed several embarrassing sideslips.

he apologized for his sideslips and mispronunciations.

the teleprompter malfunction caused numerous sideslips.

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