| 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. |
| slingshot |
a small hand-held weapon consisting of an elastic strap attached to a Y-shaped stick, used to shoot stones and the like. |
| slink |
to move as if afraid or ashamed; go quietly so as to avoid attention. |
| slinky |
moving quietly, fearfully, or guiltily; furtive. [2 definitions] |
| slip1 |
to move easily, without any resistance. [18 definitions] |
| slip2 |
a cutting from a plant, intended for propagation. [4 definitions] |
| slipcase |
a protective boxlike case for books, with one end open. |