slip (EN)

verb, noun

verb “slip”

1. to slide unintentionally due to loss of balance or friction
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   After the rain, many people slipped on the wet pavement.
2. to move quietly or quickly without being noticed
   The cat slipped through the open door and vanished into the night.
3. to escape or get away unnoticed
   The spy slipped past the guards undetected.
4. to put or give something quietly or secretly
   He slipped the letter under her door before leaving.
5. to decrease or decline
   Sales have slipped this quarter due to the economic downturn.
6. to accidentally reveal a secret
   He almost slipped and told her about the surprise.

noun “slip”

1. a small mistake or error
   A slip of the tongue led to the surprise being revealed.
2. an instance of sliding unintentionally due to loss of balance
   Her slip on the icy pavement resulted in a broken wrist.
3. a small piece of paper
   He handed her a slip with his address on it.
4. a light, loose-fitting undergarment worn under a dress or skirt
   She put on a silk slip before wearing the evening gown.
5. a place where a boat or ship can be docked; a berth
   The fishing boat returned to its slip after a long day at sea.
6. a cutting or shoot taken from a plant
   She planted slips from her favorite rose bush in her garden.
7. (in cricket) a fielding position close behind the batsman
   The fielder at slip caught the edged shot.