Slide
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British pronunciation/slˈa‌ɪd/
American pronunciation/ˈsɫaɪd/

Definition & Meaning of "slide"

to slide
01

to move smoothly over a surface

to slide definition and meaning
02

to cause something to move smoothly over a surface

03

to move in a diagonal or sideways direction, often without full control

04

to move smoothly along a surface

Slide
01

a structure consisting of a set of stairs leading up to a slope that children can slide down from

slide definition and meaning
02

sloping channel through which things can descend

slide definition and meaning
03

the part of a musical instrument that slides backward or forward to change the sound quality

slide definition and meaning

What is a "slide"?

A slide is a movable part found on certain brass instruments, such as trombones and slide trumpets. It is used to change the length of the instrument's tubing, which alters the pitch of the notes produced. By extending or retracting the slide, the musician can adjust the instrument's pitch smoothly and play a range of notes without the need for valves. The slide mechanism allows for greater control over pitch and tuning, and it is a key feature for creating smooth transitions between notes.

04

a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study

05

the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it

06

(music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale

07

(geology) the descent of a large mass of earth or rocks or snow etc.

08

a transparency mounted in a frame; viewed with a slide projector

09

a hand game where players try to slide their fingers into certain positions or patterns, following the leader's actions

10

(lacrosse) a defensive player leaving their assigned opponent to cover another player who is potentially a threat to score

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Example
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The figure skater gracefully slid across the ice, leaving a trail of delicate patterns.
As the door opened, the cat playfully slid into the room, tail held high.
The runner slid into third base, kicking up dust on the diamond.
The adventurous child slid headfirst down the hill on a sled.
She slid into second base along the baseline.
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