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The act or fact of sliding; an instance of this; also, the manner in which a thing slides.
An act of slipping, sliding, or falling down.
A slipping or sliding. Also transferred and figurative.
An act of skidding; also, a side-slip. Also, in extended use, with reference to motor-boats.