Nonslip

A zoolike collection of exotic fur coats ( "It's been a bloodbath -- furs are my weakness," she admits) is maintained in labeled cloth bags, while a season's lesser models get relegated to nonslip hangers in the nosebleed back row. ❋ Hilary Moss (2010)

Performance: The nonslip backing on the padded shoulder strap makes this bag carry well. ❋ JayCassell (2009)

A corrugated tunnel, articulated by integral hydraulic members, each seg - ment ringed with a loop of tough, nonslip plastic, the loops serving as the rungs of a ladder. ❋ Boudreau Freret (2010)

Micro yards can carry off a statement floor and ceramic encaustic tiles can be laid outside without anyspecial sealing or waxing, plus they're naturally nonslip. ❋ Susie Steiner (2010)

The hatch was centered in a round, vaulted chamber floored with blue nonslip plastic tiles. ❋ Boudreau Freret (2010)

He bought a sheet of heavy plastic, a roll of duct tape, fifty yards of rope, and a nonslip block-and-tackle pulley. ❋ Daniel Depp (2010)

Classroom observations have helped shape design features: The laptops are sturdy, with nonslip surfaces, and allow students to write on an electronic tablet. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The nonslip rubber grip makes it an easy-to-use tool. ❋ Unknown (2009)

It is light (61/2 ounces), has a 5. 4-inch blade and a wonderful nonslip Zytel handle, and is darn near indestructible. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Place a nonslip bathmat immediately in front of the shower stall or bathtub. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Use nonslip mats both inside and outside the shower unit or tub ❋ Unknown (2009)

Doctors say there needs to be more research to establish standards for safe, nonslip surfaces for bath tubs and shower units. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Whether the surface is tile or stone, it needs a nonslip finish, because as we age, the potential to do real damage when we fall goes way up. ❋ Unknown (2008)