To move smoothly along a surface while maintaining continuous contact with it. verb
The children love to slide down the hill on their sleds.
She watched the coin slide across the table and fall to the floor.
To lose one's footing and move unintentionally for a short distance. verb
He slid on the icy sidewalk and nearly fell.
The car slid on the wet road.
A structure with a smooth sloping surface for children to slide down. noun
The playground has a large slide that the kids love.
She climbed up the ladder to the top of the slide.
A small piece of glass or plastic on which specimens are mounted for microscopic examination. noun
The scientist prepared a slide to observe the bacteria under the microscope.
Each slide was carefully labeled with the specimen's name.
A decline or decrease in value, quality, or performance. noun
The company experienced a slide in profits last quarter.
There was a noticeable slide in the quality of the product.
A musical technique involving a smooth transition between notes, often used in guitar playing. noun
The guitarist used a slide to create a bluesy sound.
He practiced his slide technique to improve his solos.