NONSKID

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does nonskid mean? 

• NONSKID (adjective)
  The adjective NONSKID has 1 sense:

1. designed to reduce or prevent skidding

  Familiarity information: NONSKID used as an adjective is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• NONSKID (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Designed to reduce or prevent skidding

Context example:

nonskid tires

Similar:

nonslippery (not slippery; not likely to slip or skid)

 Context examples 

Getting rid of tripping hazards in your home and wearing nonskid shoes may also help.

(Falls, NIH: National Institute on Aging)