slide

/slˈa‌ɪd/

/ˈsɫaɪd/

[verb] [noun]

to slide

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to move smoothly over a surface

to cause something to move smoothly over a surface

move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner

synonyms : skid

slew

slip

slue

to pass or move unobtrusively or smoothly

synonyms : slither

Slide

[NOUN]

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

synonyms : playground slide

sliding board

sloping channel through which things can descend

synonyms : chute

slideway

sloping trough

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

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

synonyms : microscope slide

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

synonyms : coast

glide

(music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale

synonyms : swoop

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

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

synonyms : lantern slide

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

Examples

1. The guitarist used a slide to achieve a unique sound in the song.

2. He went sliding on the ice, his arms flailing as he struggled to stay upright.

3. The children were excited to try all the slides at the water park.

4. The closet had sliding doors that saved space in the room.

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