gripliner
nounUK /ˈɡrɪpˌlaɪnə/
US /ˈɡrɪpˌlaɪnər/
A gripliner is a special mat that keeps things from slipping.
Dad put a gripliner on the shelf so the glasses would not slide off.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A thin rubbery sheet placed under rugs to stop them from moving.
We added a gripliner under the hallway rug so nobody trips.
3. A textured insert used inside drawers to keep tools from rolling around.
The mechanic lined his toolbox with a gripliner.
4. A protective layer on a skateboard deck that helps shoes hold on.
He replaced the worn gripliner on his board before the contest.