Sekirov Dictionary

slide

/ˈslaɪ̯d/

verb13

  1. to go along over something without rolling or lifting off, or to make something go this way
  2. To move on a low-friction surface.
  3. To drop down and skid into a base.
  4. To pass along smoothly or unobservedly; to move gently onward without friction or hindrance.
  5. To ride down snowy hills upon a toboggan or similar object for recreation.
  6. To kick so that the ball slides along the ground with little or no turning.
  7. To decrease in amount or value.
  8. To pass or put imperceptibly; to slip.
  9. To subtly direct a facial expression at (someone).
  10. To lose one’s balance on a slippery surface.
  11. (slang) To go; to move from one place or to another.
  12. To smoothly pass from one note to another by bending the pitch upwards or downwards.
  13. (no longer used) To pass inadvertently.

noun24

  1. The act of sliding; smooth, even passage or progress.
  2. A transparent plate bearing an image to be projected to a screen.
  3. A page of a computer presentation package such as PowerPoint.
  4. An item of play equipment that children can climb up and then slide down again.
  5. A surface of ice, snow, butter, etc. on which someone can slide for amusement or as a practical joke.
  6. An inclined plane on which heavy bodies slide by the force of gravity, especially one constructed on a mountainside for conveying logs by sliding them down.
  7. The falling of large amounts of rubble, earth and stones down the slope of a hill or mountain; avalanche.
  8. The act of dropping down and skidding into a base
  9. In full microscope slide: a flat, usually rectangular piece of glass or similar material on which a prepared sample may be viewed through a microscope.
  10. A mechanism, or portion of one, consisting of a part which slides on or against a guide.
  11. A lever that can be moved in two directions.
  12. A valve that works by sliding, such as in a trombone.
  13. Synonym of slider (“movable part of a zip fastener that opens or closes the row of teeth”).
  14. A sandal that is backless and open-toed.
  15. A hand-held device made of smooth, hard material, used in the practice of slide guitar.
  16. A clasp or brooch for a belt, etc.
  17. A small dislocation in beds of rock along a line of fissure.
  18. A grace consisting of two or more small notes moving by conjoint degrees, and leading to a principal note either above or below.
  19. A sound which, by a gradual change in the position of the vocal organs, passes imperceptibly into another sound.
  20. A lively dance from County Kerry, in 12/8 time.
  21. A voluntary stutter used as a technique to control stuttering in one's speech.
  22. (Australia, informal) Removable rank insignia worn on epaulettes of army uniform.
  23. A pocket in one's pants (trousers).
  24. (slang, vulgar) A promiscuous woman, slut.
forms

slid · slided · slidden · sliding · slides · slideth · slidest

Phrases with slide

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