slicker |
a raincoat with a smooth, shiny surface. [2 definitions] |
slid |
the past tense and past participle of "slide." |
slide |
to move easily over a surface while remaining in contact with it. [14 definitions] |
slide fastener |
a device, such as a zipper, for joining two pieces of material, consisting of two parallel edges joined or separated by the motion of a sliding part. |
slider |
someone or something that slides. [2 definitions] |
slide rule |
a calculation device, consisting of a ruler with a sliding middle piece, both sides and the middle piece being marked with different number scales. |
slideshow |
a series of photographic transparencies projected onto a screen or wall. [2 definitions] |
slide trombone |
a trombone equipped with a slide, or movable section of tube, which is pushed back and forth to produce different tones. |
sliding scale |
a scale or standard of costs, wages, fees, or the like that varies according to other factors such as cost of living, level of income, or prices. |
slier |
a comparative of "sly." |
sliest |
a superlative of "sly." |
slight |
small in amount or degree. [8 definitions] |
slighting |
constituting a slight or an act of discourtesy. |
slightly |
to a small degree or by a small amount; a little. [2 definitions] |
slim |
attractively thin in form; slender. [3 definitions] |
slime |
an offensive slippery liquid, such as thin, viscous mud or the skin secretions of fish. [2 definitions] |
slime mold |
any of various funguslike organisms characterized by a noncellular, motile phase and a propagative, spore-bearing phase. |
slim pickings |
the small number of items that remain after others have been chosen or eliminated, the choice among which is now very limited. |
slimy |
consisting of or like slime. [3 definitions] |
sling1 |
a broad piece of cloth that is tied around the neck to support an injured arm or hand. [5 definitions] |
sling2 |
a sweet alcoholic drink that is flavored with lemon or lime and usu. made with gin. |