A narrow body of water between two piers.

The movement of one atomic plane over another in a crystal; it is one of the ways that plastic deformation occurs in a solid. Also known as glide.

1. The difference between synchronous and operating speeds of an induction machine. Also known as slip speed.

2. Method of interconnecting multiple wiring between switching units by which trunk number 1 becomes the first choice for the first switch, trunk number 2 first choice for the second switch, trunk number 3 first choice for the third switch, and so on.

Distortion produced in the recorded facsimile image which is similar to that produced by skew but is caused by slippage in the mechanical drive system.

The difference between the velocity of a solid surface and the mean velocity of a fluid at a point just outside the surface.

The actual relative displacement along a fault plane of two points which were formerly adjacent on either side of the fault. Also known as actual relative movement; total displacement.

A suspension of fine clay in water with a creamy consistency, used in the casting process and in decorating ceramic ware. Also known as slurry.

1. To part from an anchor by releasing the shackles from the anchor chain.

2. The reduction in the distance a propeller advances, per unit time, due to yielding of the fluid.