1. a sideways sliding movement, especially of a vehicle or aircraft
2. a controlled sideways movement of an aircraft to lose altitude without gaining speed
Usage: aviation

1. to slide or move sideways, especially unintentionally
2. to perform a controlled sideways movement in an aircraft
Usage: aviation

Examples

• The car went into a sideslip on the icy road.
• The pilot executed a sideslip to lose altitude quickly.
• The motorcycle began to sideslip around the sharp curve.
• She learned how to sideslip the glider during flight training.
• The truck’s sideslip left skid marks on the pavement.
• The instructor demonstrated the sideslip maneuver to the students.