sideslip

American  

[sahyd-slip] / ˈsaɪdˌslɪp /

verb (used without object)

sideslipped, sideslipping

1. to slip to one side.

2. (of an airplane when banked excessively) to slide sideways in a downward direction, toward the center of the curve described in turning.

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noun

1. an act or instance of sideslipping.

sideslip British  

/ ˈsaɪdˌslɪp /

noun

1. a sideways skid, as of a motor vehicle

2. a sideways and downward movement towards the inside of a turn by an aircraft in a sharp bank

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verb

1. another name for slip 1

Etymology

Origin of sideslip

First recorded in 1640–50; side ¹ + slip ¹

Example Sentences

It was almost as though, if he moved fast enough and squeezed in enough events, he might sideslip the 18th of June altogether and proceed to the next golden stage, untouched and untallied.

From Time • Jun. 19, 2012

A team of 30 scientists, including several "Star Wars" weapons-system researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, perfected USA's unique rudders at bow and stern that help prevent sideslip.

From Time Magazine Archive

As Pilot John Andrews banked for a last low turn over a corner of the field, a sharp up-current caught one wing, threw the plane into a sideslip, a crash.

From Time Magazine Archive

In the nose of the X-15, a grapefruit-sized electronic wizard familiarly known as "the Q-ball" gauged the basic critical factors�direction, sideslip, friction�and told Joe Walker that he could safely press for the record.

From Time Magazine Archive

A quick motion, a sideslip, and he was in the door and standing in front of Arnold.

From "Lawn Boy" by Gary Paulsen

Related Words

• deflect
• lurch
• skid
• stray
• veer