What does sliding mean?
Sliding means present participle and gerund of slide.
Sliding
/ˈslaɪdɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of slide.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of slide
- The motion of something that slides.
- skeleton (winter sport)
- Designed or able to slide.
Example Sentences
Children were swinging and sliding in the playground.
Her driver was new to the country; he mightn't be prepared for the leaping of the yellow water down dry arroyos, swift as the pouncings of a cat, or the snake-like slidings of tons of loosened rock and clay from the steep potreros […]
Our yard is just outside the sliding door.
Synonyms for sliding
Antonyms for sliding
Related Words
Word Forms
- slidings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for sliding?
Common synonyms include slippery, slippy.
What is the opposite of sliding?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use sliding in a sentence?
Children were swinging and sliding in the playground.
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