Definition of "nonslip" []

• Designed to prevent or inhibit slipping: a bathtub with a nonslip surface. (adjective)

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• "A zoolike collection of exotic fur coats ( "It's been a bloodbath -- furs are my weakness," she admits) is maintained in labeled cloth bags, while a season's lesser models get relegated to nonslip hangers in the nosebleed back row."
• "Performance: The nonslip backing on the padded shoulder strap makes this bag carry well."
• "Micro yards can carry off a statement floor and ceramic encaustic tiles can be laid outside without anyspecial sealing or waxing, plus they're naturally nonslip."