Slide
/slaΙͺd/
The meaning and definition of Slide, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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An item of play equipment that children can climb up and then slide down again.
βThe long, red slide was great fun for the kids.β
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The falling of large amounts of rubble, earth and stones down the slope of a hill or mountain; avalanche.
βThe slide closed the highway.β
verb
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To (cause to) move in continuous contact with a surface
βHe slid the boat across the grass.β
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To move on a low-friction surface.
βThe car slid on the ice.β
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Synonyms
chute slippery dip runner
Origin
From Middle English sliden, from Old English slidan.
Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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