Slide /slaɪd/

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

Definition

noun

An item of play equipment that children can climb up and then slide down again.
“The long, red slide was great fun for the kids.”
A surface of ice, snow, butter, etc. on which someone can slide for amusement or as a practical joke.

verb

To (cause to) move in continuous contact with a surface
“He slid the boat across the grass.”
To move on a low-friction surface.
“The car slid on the ice.”

Synonyms chute slippery dip runner

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