sliding

USSLY-ding/ˈslaɪdɪŋ/

3 meanings of sliding

1
verb
Present participle of slide. Use this -ing form when something is moving smoothly across a surface right now.
The kids were sliding down the snowy hill all afternoon.
She kept sliding on the icy sidewalk near the store.
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2
adjective
Made so that it can move smoothly along a track or surface.
The closet has a sliding door that saves space.
We installed a sliding gate at the front entrance.
Similarmovable, gliding
Oppositefixed, stationary
3
noununcountable
The smooth movement of something that glides along a surface.
The sliding of the sled down the hill was fast and smooth.
We heard the sliding of the drawer as she pulled it open.
Similarmovement, drift, slippage, creep, gliding
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sliding is a form of slide

slide, verb: To move easily across a smooth or slippery surface. Full entry

Forms: slideslides he/she/itsliding -ing formslid past tense, past participle
Spelling: slide → sliding: drop the e, add -ing

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