Past participle for to move smoothly along a surface while maintaining contact with it
“He loved to get up speed, galloping, and then slide across the ice crouched on all four legs or seated on his rump.”
Past participle for to move or drag oneself along the ground
“He began to slide along the ground like a snake.”
Past participle for to lose one's footing (and slide or fall unintentionally)
“The guide warned us that it was all too easy to slide on the steep slopes during our hike.”
Past participle for to stream or trickle down, or along, a surface
“The tears slide down both cheeks as I try to push all thoughts aside.”
Past participle for to move stealthily or furtively
“Two men approach the parked diesel truck, look around furtively, slide into the cab, start the engine, and roar off into the darkness.”
Past participle for to change gradually to a worse condition or lower level
“As of now, hardly anybody expects the economy to slide back into a recession.”
Past participle for to fit, or be fitted, into a slot
Past participle for to move in a feeble or unsteady way
Past participle for to brush against something, typically lightly and quickly
Past participle for to drop or fall to, especially of an undesirable or notorious level or failure
Past participle for to wriggle or twist the body, especially due to nervousness, discomfort or embarrassment
Past participle for to move around or sideways unsteadily or suddenly
Past participle for to walk, run, or dance with quick and light steps
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