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sliding

 

[ ˈslaɪdɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

on ice

The act of moving smoothly along a surface, especially of a person on ice skates or a vehicle on a slippery road.

Synonyms

gliding, skating, skimming

Examples of usage

  • She was an expert at sliding across the ice.
  • The car went into a slide on the icy road.
Context #2 | Noun

playground

A smooth, sloping structure that children can slide down for fun.

Synonyms

chute, incline

Examples of usage

  • The children enjoyed playing on the slide in the playground.
  • He climbed to the top and slid down the slide with a big smile.
Context #3 | Verb

into place

To move smoothly and quickly in a particular direction, typically downwards or sideways, often facilitated by a slippery surface.

Synonyms

glide, skim, slip

Examples of usage

  • She slid the puzzle piece into place.
  • The snake slid silently through the grass.

Translations

Translations of the word "sliding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 deslizante

🇮🇳 स्लाइडिंग

🇩🇪 gleitend

🇮🇩 geser

🇺🇦 ковзний

🇵🇱 przesuwny

🇯🇵 スライドする

🇫🇷 coulissant

🇪🇸 deslizante

🇹🇷 kaydırma

🇰🇷 미끄러지는

🇸🇦 انزلاقي

🇨🇿 posuvný

🇸🇰 posuvný

🇨🇳 滑动的

🇸🇮 drsni

🇮🇸 rennandi

🇰🇿 сырғыма

🇬🇪 სრიალა

🇦🇿 sürüşkən

🇲🇽 deslizante

Word origin

The word 'sliding' originates from the Old English word 'slidan', which means to move smoothly over a surface. The concept of sliding has been present in human activities for centuries, from ice skating to sliding down hills for fun. The act of sliding symbolizes smooth and effortless movement, often associated with grace and speed.

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

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,178 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.