verb intrans
to move or cause to move in continuous contact with a smooth surface
to glide over a slippery surface, e.g. snow or ice
to slip or fall by losing one's grip or footing
to pass quietly and unobtrusively
to move smoothly and easily
to pass gradually by smooth or imperceptible gradations, esp to a lower level or worse state
The economy slid from recession to depression
to cause (something) to slide
I slid the book along the table
to place or introduce (something) unobtrusively or stealthily
She slid the note into his hand
slidable adj
slider noun
[Old English slīdan]