sideslip

[ sahyd-slip ]

verb (used without object)

, side·slipped, side·slip·ping.

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.

noun

1. an act or instance of sideslipping.

sideslip

/ 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

verb

1. another name for slip 1

Word History and Origins

Origin of sideslip¹

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

Example Sentences

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

From Literature

She was ready to throw her plane into a sideslip if a searchlight caught her, a flight maneuver that allows you to dive very fast and steeply without spinning.

From Literature

She tipped and sideslipped around the big tree and dropped the pigeon.

From Literature

Koontz joined them, incredulously surveying the damage that Bernabe, by parking in the mud, getting stuck, rocking his vehicle, sideslipping and whatnot, had done.

From Literature

Achieving kills unlocks special maneuvers, such as loops, Immelman turns, sideslips, and so on.

From Forbes

Related Words

• deflect
• lurch
• skid
• stray
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