Slide

/slaΙͺd/

The meaning and definition of Slide, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. An item of play equipment that children can climb up and then slide down again.
    β€œThe long, red slide was great fun for the kids.”
  2. The falling of large amounts of rubble, earth and stones down the slope of a hill or mountain; avalanche.
    β€œThe slide closed the highway.”
verb
  1. To (cause to) move in continuous contact with a surface
    β€œHe slid the boat across the grass.”
  2. To move on a low-friction surface.
    β€œThe car slid on the ice.”
Synonyms chute slippery dip runner

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