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Term: Slipstick

Noun:

1. A small handheld mechanical calculating device with sliding rods or discs used for simple calculations.

Sample sentence: The slipstick was commonly used by engineers and scientists before the advent of electronic calculators.

Noun:

2. A derogatory term used to describe someone who is clumsy or prone to falling.

Sample sentence: John is such a slipstick, he's always tripping over his own feet.

Noun:

3. A small piece of wood or metal used to raise the height of furniture and prevent it from slipping.

Sample sentence: The slipsticks provided stability to the wobbly table legs.

Adjective:

4. Describing something that is smooth and slippery.

Sample sentence: The ice-covered path was very slipstick, making it difficult to walk.

Verb:

5. To move or slide smoothly and silently.

Sample sentence: The snake slipsticked through the grass, remaining undetected by its prey.