slide
Third Person
slides
Present Participle
sliding
Past Tense
slid
Past Participle
slid
1
to move smoothly over a surface
- The kids laughed as they slid down the slippery slope in the water park.
- The figure skater gracefully slid across the ice, leaving a trail of delicate patterns.
- The skier enjoyed the sensation of sliding down the snowy hill at high speed.
- As the door opened, the cat playfully slid into the room, tail held high.
2
to cause something to move smoothly over a surface
transitive
- She skillfully slid the tray across the counter, delivering the drinks to the customers.
- The technician carefully slid the delicate instrument into the slot, ensuring precise measurements.
- The baseball player expertly slid the ball into the catcher's glove, securing the out.
- The mechanic slid the new tire onto the axle, completing the tire replacement.
3
to move in a diagonal or sideways direction, often without full control
- After the rain, the car tires started to slide on the wet pavement.
- The skateboarder lost balance and began to slide sideways down the ramp.
- As the soccer player attempted to stop abruptly, he started to slide on the muddy field.
- The cyclist had to navigate carefully to avoid sliding on the icy road.
- The car hit a patch of ice, causing it to slide uncontrollably for a few meters.
4
to move smoothly over a surface with little or no control, often without lifting off the ground
- The lizard slid across the hot rocks, seeking shade under a large boulder.
- The caterpillar slid along the stem of the plant, munching on leaves as it moved.
- The worm slid through the damp soil, leaving a trail behind it.
- The snake slithered silently across the path.
- He slithered through the mud like a worm.
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