Sideslipped, also known as a sideslip, refers to a controlled maneuver used in aviation to lose altitude quickly or to increase drag. It is a technique that involves banking the aircraft to one side while simultaneously applying rudder and opposite aileron to maintain the aircraft's lateral balance. There are several synonyms for sideslipped, including slip, skid, side-slip, and slide. Each term refers to the same maneuver with a slight variation in wording. These terms are commonly used in aviation discourse and have become synonymous with sideslipped, indicating a controlled technique used to fly safely in various scenarios.