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slider

 

[ ˈslaɪdər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

user interface

A slider is a graphical control element with which a user may set a value by moving an indicator along a bar.

Synonyms

bar, control, indicator

Examples of usage

  • The volume slider on the music player allows you to adjust the sound.
  • Use the slider to choose the desired temperature on the thermostat.
Context #2 | Noun

cooking

In cooking, a slider refers to a small sandwich made with a bun, filled with various ingredients like meat, cheese, and vegetables.

Synonyms

bun, mini burger, small sandwich

Examples of usage

  • Let's make some delicious sliders for the party tonight.
  • I ordered a plate of sliders at the restaurant.
Context #3 | Noun

sports

In sports, a slider can refer to a type of pitch in baseball that is thrown with a sliding motion, typically breaking away from the batter.

Synonyms

breaking ball, curveball, pitch

Examples of usage

  • The pitcher threw a perfect slider that left the batter swinging.

Translations

Translations of the word "slider" in other languages:

🇵🇹 controle deslizante

🇮🇳 स्लाइडर

🇩🇪 Schieberegler

🇮🇩 penggeser

🇺🇦 повзунок

🇵🇱 suwak

🇯🇵 スライダー

🇫🇷 curseur

🇪🇸 deslizador

🇹🇷 kaydırıcı

🇰🇷 슬라이더

🇸🇦 منزلق

🇨🇿 posuvník

🇸🇰 posúvač

🇨🇳 滑块

🇸🇮 drsnik

🇮🇸 renna

🇰🇿 жылжыту

🇬🇪 სლაიდერი

🇦🇿 sürgü

🇲🇽 deslizador

Etymology

The term 'slider' originated in the field of user interface design to describe a graphical control element that allows users to set a value by sliding an indicator along a bar. Over time, the term has expanded to other contexts, such as cooking and sports. In cooking, 'slider' refers to a small sandwich, while in sports, it can denote a type of pitch in baseball. The versatility of the term showcases its adaptability across different fields.

See also: backslide, backsliding, slide, slides, slideshow, sliding.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,126, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.