Slide — synonyms, definition

1. slide (Noun) Brit

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slide (Noun) — Plaything consisting of a sloping chute down which children can slide.

slide (Noun) — The act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it. ex. "his slide didn't stop until the bottom of the hill"

slide (Noun) — A small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study.

slide (Noun) — (geology) the descent of a large mass of earth, rocks or snow etc..

slide (Noun) — (music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale. ex. "the violinist was indulgent with his swoops and slides"

slide (Noun) — A transparency mounted in a frame; viewed with a slide projector.

slide (Noun) — Sloping channel through which things can descend.

slide (Noun) — A decorative hinged clip that girls and women put in their hair to hold it in place.

slide (Noun) — A sudden decline in strength, number or importance.

slide (Noun) — A shoe or sandal with no back (so that it can be slipped on).

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2. slide (Verb) Brit

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slide (Verb) — Move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner. ex. "the wheels slid against the pavement"

slide (Verb) — To pass or move unobtrusively or smoothly. ex. "They slid through the wicket in the big gate"

slide (Verb) — Move smoothly along a surface. ex. "He slid the money over to the other gambler"

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