SLIDING Synonyms
There are 18 hypernyms of the word sliding. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SLIDING
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drifting | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • aimless wandering from place to place adjective satellite • continually changing especially as from one abode or occupation to another | ||||||||
gliding | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • the activity of flying a glider | ||||||||
skateboarding | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the sport of skating on a skateboard | ||||||||
sledding | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the sport of riding on a sled or sleigh • advancing toward a goal | ||||||||
slipping | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • moving as on a slippery surface | ||||||||
slithering | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • moving as on a slippery surface | ||||||||
coasting | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the shore of a sea or ocean • a slope down which sleds may coast • the area within view • the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it verb • move effortlessly; by force of gravity | ||||||||
skidding | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects • a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation • an unexpected slide verb • slide without control • elevate onto skids • apply a brake or skid to • move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner | ||||||||
chute | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall • sloping channel through which things can descend verb • jump from an airplane and descend with a parachute | ||||||||
coast | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the shore of a sea or ocean • a slope down which sleds may coast • the area within view • the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it verb • move effortlessly; by force of gravity | ||||||||
glide | verbv | |||||||
noun • a vowellike sound that serves as a consonant • the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it • the activity of flying a glider verb • move smoothly and effortlessly • fly in or as if in a glider plane • cause to move or pass silently, smoothly, or imperceptibly | ||||||||
skid | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • one of a pair of planks used to make a track for rolling or sliding objects • a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation • an unexpected slide verb • slide without control • elevate onto skids • apply a brake or skid to • move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner | ||||||||
slew | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent verb • turn sharply; change direction abruptly • move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner | ||||||||
slideway | nounn | |||||||
noun • sloping channel through which things can descend | ||||||||
slip | verbv | |||||||
noun • a socially awkward or tactless act • a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc. • potter's clay that is thinned and used for coating or decorating ceramics • a part (sometimes a root or leaf or bud) removed from a plant to propagate a new plant through rooting or grafting • a young and slender person • a place where a craft can be made fast • an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall • a slippery smoothness • artifact consisting of a narrow flat piece of material • a small sheet of paper • a woman's sleeveless undergarment • bed linen consisting of a cover for a pillow • an unexpected slide • a flight maneuver; aircraft slides sideways in the air • the act of avoiding capture (especially by cunning) verb • move stealthily • insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly • move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner • fall to a lower standard • move smoothly and easily • to make a mistake or be incorrect • pass on stealthily • move easily • cause to move with a smooth or sliding motion • pass out of one's memory • move out of position | ||||||||
slither | verbv | |||||||
verb • to pass or move unobtrusively or smoothly | ||||||||
slue | verbv | |||||||
verb • turn sharply; change direction abruptly • move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner | ||||||||
swoop | verbv | |||||||
noun • (music) rapid sliding up or down the musical scale • a very rapid raid • a swift descent through the air verb • move down on as if in an attack • move with a sweep, or in a swooping arc • seize or catch with a swooping motion | ||||||||
lantern slide | nounn | |||||||
noun • a transparency mounted in a frame; viewed with a slide projector | ||||||||
microscope slide | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small flat rectangular piece of glass on which specimens can be mounted for microscopic study | ||||||||