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What (who) is compliment slip - definition
WIKIMEDIA DISAMBIGUATION PAGE
SLIP; The slip; The Slip; Slip (disambiguation); The Slip (disambiguation)
Slip coach
RAIL PASSENGER CAR DETACHED FROM TRAIN WHILE STILL MOVING AT SPEED
Slip carriage; Slip-coach; Slipcoach; Slip coaches
A slip coach, slip carriage or slip portion in Britain and Ireland, also known as a flying switch in North America, is one or more carriages designed to be uncoupled from the rear of a moving train. The detached portion continued under its own momentum following the main train until slowed by its own guard using the brakes, bringing the slip to a stop, usually at the next station.
slip carriage
RAIL PASSENGER CAR DETACHED FROM TRAIN WHILE STILL MOVING AT SPEED
Slip carriage; Slip-coach; Slipcoach; Slip coaches
(also slip coach)
¦ noun Brit. historical a railway carriage on an express which could be detached so as to come to rest at a station where the main part of the train did not stop.
compliment
I. n.
1.
Praise, commendation, encomium, laudation, good word.
2.
Formal praise, hollow commendation, empty encomium, flattering remark, ceremonious phrase or flattery.
II. v. a.
1.
Praise, commend, flatter (by expressions of civility).
2.
Congratulate.
Examples of use of compliment slip
1. "We heard that Tessa Jowell was very interested but it was too late because by that time Mr Murray‘s offer had already been accepted." The man, who did not want to be identified, added that Mr Murray had already bought wardrobes for his new flat, sending a cheque from America to pay for them, together with a signed compliment slip.