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sideslip Definition

side·slip (-slip′)

intransitive verb -·slipped′, -·slip′·ping

  1. to slip or skid sideways, as on skis
  2. Aeron. to move in a sideslip

transitive verb

to cause to sideslip

noun

  1. a slip or skid to the side
  2. Aeron.
    1. a lateral slide or yaw during flight, caused by crosswinds, etc.
    2. a downward, lateral slide during a sharp bank, caused by gravity

sideslip Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • measure: This project will investigate novel ways to measure sideslip.