noun

1. An item of play equipment that children can climb up and then slide down again.

   “The long, red slide was great fun for the kids.”

2. A surface of ice, snow, butter, etc. on which someone can slide for amusement or as a practical joke.

3. The falling of large amounts of rubble, earth and stones down the slope of a hill or mountain; avalanche.

   “The slide closed the highway.”

Synonyms: chute, slippery dip, runner

verb

1. To (cause to) move in continuous contact with a surface

   “He slid the boat across the grass.”

2. To move on a low-friction surface.

   “The car slid on the ice.”

3. To drop down and skid into a base.

   “Jones slid into second.”