Meaning of the word sliding in English

What does sliding mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sliding

US /ˈslaɪdɪŋ/
UK /ˈslaɪdɪŋ/

Adjective

moving smoothly along a surface or against another object

Example:
The children enjoyed playing on the sliding board.
He installed a new sliding door in his living room.

Noun

the action of moving smoothly along a surface or against another object

Example:
The car went into a dangerous sliding on the icy road.
The smooth sliding of the drawer made it easy to open.