Slide Definition & Meaning
slide
- noun
- a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study
- (geology) the descent of a large mass of earth or rocks or snow etc.
- (music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale; "the violinist was indulgent with his swoops and slides"
- plaything consisting of a sloping chute down which children can slide
- the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it; "his slide didn't stop until the bottom of the hill"; "the children lined up for a coast down the snowy slope"
- a transparency mounted in a frame; viewed with a slide projector
- sloping channel through which things can descend
- verb
- move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner; "the wheels skidded against the sidewalk"
- to pass or move unobtrusively or smoothly; "They slid through the wicket in the big gate"
- move smoothly along a surface; "He slid the money over to the other gambler"
"Slide" in song lyrics
See how slide is used in real songs:
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"Ice Cold Productions won't slip or slide"
2 Live Crew — Here I Come -
"You see one wants greed and then slide"
3rd Bass — No Master Plan No Master Race -
"You know my rep, so you know the steps, go 'head, slide"
7L & Esoteric — The Soul Purpose
Words that rhyme with slide
Usage tips for "slide"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "slide" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for slide to find words that pair well.