sliding
/ˈslaɪdɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: slidings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The motion of something that slides.
Noun
Examples
Her driver was new to the country; he mightn't be prepared for the leaping of the yellow water down dry arroyos, swift as the pouncings of a cat, or the snake-like slidings of tons of loosened rock and clay from the steep potreros […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
skeleton (winter sport)
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Designed or able to slide.
Adjective
Examples
Our yard is just outside the sliding door.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sliding” mean?
The motion of something that slides.
Is “sliding” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.