I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ intransitive verb
Etymology: side (III) + slip
: to slip or skid sideways: as
a. : to skid sideways — used especially of an automobile or cycle
b. : to slide sideways through the air in a downward direction along an inclined lateral axis ; especially : to slide in such a manner while turning — used of something (as an airplane) in flight
c. : to slide sideways in a downward direction in skiing (as by slightly advancing one ski and edging both skiis slightly for retardation)
II. noun
1. : the action of sideslipping
2. : an instance of sideslipping