1. present participle of overslip; to slip or slide excessively or beyond a desired point
Usage: technical or mechanical context

1. the act or instance of slipping or sliding excessively, especially in mechanical systems
Usage: technical term used in engineering and mechanics

Examples

• The belt was overslipping on the pulley, causing a loss of power transmission.
• Overslipping of the clutch can lead to premature wear on the friction plates.
• The mechanic identified overslipping as the reason the engine was not delivering full torque.
• To prevent overslipping, the technician adjusted the tension on the drive belt.
• The overslipping problem was resolved by replacing the worn-out friction material.