slippery surface

collocation in English

meaningsofslipperyandsurface

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slippery
adjective
uk
/ˈslɪp.ər.i/us
/ˈslɪp.ɚ.i/
If something is slippery, it is wet or smooth so that it slides easily or causes something ...
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surface
noun
uk
/ˈsɜː.fɪs/us
/ˈsɝː-/
the outer or top part or layer ...
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(Definition ofslipperyandsurfacefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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There is no doubt that, on aslipperysurface, one wheel, particularly when it is the steering wheel, is not very safe.
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Our economy seems to be on an ever-steeper slope with an ever moreslipperysurfaceand an ever-bigger precipice at the bottom.
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We hope that she makes a speedy recovery, as we gather that she missed the bend on aslipperysurface.
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Instead of releasing a toxic substance they present aslipperysurfaceon which organisms cannot settle.
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There are many examples of bikes that have been built or addapted to cope with the hard andslipperysurfaceof ice.
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Many squirrel baffles are made of painted metal or plastic, in order to create aslipperysurface.
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The primary purpose of this is to prevent the bass drum and hi-hat stand from slipping on a wooden floor or similarslipperysurface.
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Skid marks can also come about when a car suddenly accelerates on aslipperysurface, or takes a hard corner.
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The knights by that time were exhausted from the constant struggle on theslipperysurfaceof the frozen lake.
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This provided more stiffness but maintained the flexibility and theslipperysurface.
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It proved to be decisive for the race after a fall took place because of itsslipperysurface.
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If ever stuck, sand can be removed and placed directly onto theslipperysurfacethereby providing greatly improved traction.
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In addition to medical factors, there are extrinsic environmental factors such as uneven or slippery surfaces, poor lighting and unfamiliar environments.
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Non-studded cars are selected by their weight since non-studded cars can not carry high speed through a corner and cars can not get much power to theslipperysurface.
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A car on aslipperysurfacecan slide a long way if the driver locks the wheels in stationary positions by pressing hard on the brakes.
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Lindwall had also been injured on aslipperysurfacein earlier times.
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True, outside the home damaged pavements and slippery surfaces are indicated in many falls.
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Slippery surfaces can be shiny or matte.
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They do not like these slippery surfaces for the horses.
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