Word Finder - slipper

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A low soft shoe that can be slipped on and off easily.

synonyms

• babouche
• pantofle

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Such a shoe intended for indoor use; a bedroom or house slipper.

example

Get out of bed, put on your slippers, and come downstairs.

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A flip-flop (type of rubber sandal).

synonyms

• flip-flop
• sandal
• thong

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A person who slips.

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A kind of apron or pinafore for children.

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A kind of brake or shoe for a wagon wheel.

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A piece, usually a plate, applied to a sliding piece, to receive wear and permit adjustment; a gib.

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A form of corporal punishment where the buttocks are repeatedly struck with a plimsoll; "the slipper".

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The plimsoll or gym shoe used in this form of punishment.

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To spank with a plimsoll as corporal punishment.

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Slippery

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O! trustless state of earthly things, and slipper hope / Of mortal men. — Spenser.

The urussi, or Russian shoe is the most common; next, the kafsh or slipper of various kinds.

The coal is first cut to the top of the slipper coal from below, after which the upper portion is either broken down by wedging or falls of itself.

All slipper socks sold here feature non-slip bottoms.

The main level or gate road is driven in the benches coal, or lower part of the seam, while a smaller drift for ventilation, called an air heading, is carried above it in one of the upper beds called the slipper coal.

Pierre hurriedly began taking off his right boot also and was going to tuck up the other trouser leg to save this stranger the trouble, but the Mason told him that was not necessary and gave him a slipper for his left foot.

A child's furry slipper with rabbit's ears sits below one of the arms.

The facilities include a 22.86 x 10.05m Swimming Pool, with spectator accommodation, sauna and solarium suites, and slipper baths.

Health food stores and other retail outlets such as GNC carry slipper elm supplements.

Women with a flair for fashion can find their perfect wedding shoes at My Glass Slipper, which features designer shoes perfect for any wedding.

These slipper socks are a perfect buy because they can be easily repaired if you need to do so.

Britain has always had great rarities in its flora, such as the lady's slipper orchid.

The most recent painting, by Angela Mirro, is of a rare Peruvian slipper orchid discovered in 2002.

A comfy old slipper of a pub- a Dickensian haunt, with low doors in wooden panels for you to creep through.

Most stories include the spanking of a male or female by hand, slipper, cane or other means.

The lady 's slipper orchid is one of our rarest plants.

With the addition of a slipper clutch and engine upgrades, Steve was looking forward to the night.

To the second floor there is a master bedroom with an en-suite bathroom with free standing roll top slipper bath.

Went through Marsh Lock with a three year old boat that was a replica of the Andrews slipper launches.

They covered a range of health issues including falls, culminating in a successful sloppy slipper exchange.

Some parents wonder whether slipper socks for children are really that big of a deal.

Traditional slipper socks usually have a traditional knit pattern (think the usual "snowflake" design), plus a sewn-on leather patch to increase traction.

Some people don't want to dress their children in slipper socks, but they can be very useful.

You can dress your children in slipper socks when they are playing "forts" indoors or are getting ready to watch television.

Select a pair of slipper socks for sleepwalkers.

Choose a pair of slipper socks for every member of the family if you change your flooring.

Shop for slipper socks for toddlers who are just learning to walk.

Amazon.com is the perfect place to find fun slipper socks for children.

Odsox is a novelty sock store that definitely considers slipper socks part of their repertoire.

Only Slippers carries cute slipper socks for kids, and it's easy to check out their reviews.

Even if you're a slipper sock newbie, it's easy to get into the spirit of these socks.

The actual term "sock" is derived from the Latin word "soccus" which refers to a loose-fitting slipper.

Offering plenty of coziness and warmth during cold periods of the year, men's slipper socks are a useful addition to any wardrobe.

They may not be the height of fashion or the epitome of cool, but slipper socks do serve quite a useful purpose.

Thicker than the average pair of socks, slipper socks are designed with functionality in mind.

Just as importantly, slipper socks protect the feet from cold air and enrobe them in warm, plush comfort.

The majority of slipper socks are made of comfortable fleece, but it's not unusual to find other materials as well, like polyester, wool and nylon.

No matter what they are made from, slipper socks are made to pamper the wearer and add a touch of cozy luxury to everyday life.

It seems a bit of a no brainer - men's slipper socks are simply perfect to wear at the first sign of chilly weather.

That is good news if you're thinking of purchasing a pair of slipper socks for, say, a Father's Day gift or birthday present.

Slipper socks are also ideal to pack along on camping trips.

Before you head off to the mall, note that slipper socks are much, much easier to find during the latter part of the year.

It couldn't be a more opportune time to slip into a pair of slipper socks!

You might find that the selection of slipper socks is primarily geared toward women.

The good news is that men's slipper socks are generally more conservative.

An exception is a pair of slipper socks adorned with a team logo; like other sports memorabilia, "fan" socks are easy to find and are also very colorful!

Whether you shop online or in store, you can count on finding a decent selection of slipper socks for men.

Slipper socks are like the accessories he didn't even know he needed.

Pop a warm, toasty flannel robe over plus size flannel pajamas for an extra layer of warmth, and finish the outfit with footwear or slipper socks.

The soldiers fight bravely, but in the end it is Clara who saves the day with a well-placed slipper to the head of The Mouse King.

The soft shoe is more like a ballet slipper (without a hard toe) for women, or a jazz shoe for men.