Consequently, he wanted that pointed toe of his boot to slip easily into the stirrup, and the high heel to prevent slipping too far.

These ladders must also have footpads attached to the butt end in order to prevent slipping on hard and soft surfaces.

An advantage of gears is that the teeth of a gear prevent slipping.

A spiked plate worn on the sole of the shoe to prevent slipping when walking on ice.

The thresholds were notched so as to prevent slipping on the boards.

It is tightened enough to prevent slipping, more when used with a saddle and rider, less when used for ground training.

When in place, a rhinestone-studded disk lays on the table; a rubber pad prevents slipping.

The ossicles prevent slipping by providing friction with the substrate.

The base has convenient rubber suction cups to prevent slipping on counters.

Kat and Gil came tumbling up the steps, front limbs forward to prevent slipping back down in their haste.