STICK-SLIP


Meaning of STICK-SLIP in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ noun

Usage: often attributive

: movement of two surfaces relative to each other that proceeds by a series of jerks caused by alternate sticking from friction and sliding when the friction is overcome by an applied force

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