The term 'slip' can refer to a variety of different things. It can refer to a DOCK, which is a platform built out into a body of water for loading and unloading ships; a DROP, which is the act of letting something fall; a BLUNDER, which is an embarrassing MISTAKE; an ESCAPE, which is the act of getting away from something; an ERR, which is an unintentional MISTAKE; an acog, which is a type of firearm sight; a GOOF, which is an act of foolishness; a SKID, which is a sliding movement; SALES, which is the exchange of goods or services for money; a BERTH, which is a bed on a ship; a boner, which is a silly MISTAKE; an ERROR, which is a MISTAKE; a LAPSE, which is a temporary failure; a WHARF, which is a platform built out into a body of water for loading and unloading ships; a FALTER, which is to move unsteadily; a MISCUE, which is an unintentional MISTAKE; an ERRATUM, which is a MISTAKE in a book or other publication; a faux pas, which is a social BLUNDER; a MISSTEP, which is an unintentional MISTAKE; a MISTAKE, which is an unintentional ERROR; a REGRESS, which is a return to a former state; an INACCURACY, which is an incorrect statement; and a PECCADILLO, which is a minor offense or MISTAKE.