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- slide rest/ˈslaɪd ˌrɛst/A device on a lathe that holds and moves the cutting tool smoothly along the workpiece.nounLow (Technical)
- slide rule/ˈslaɪd ˌruːl/A mechanical analog computing device consisting of two logarithmic scales, one sliding within the other, used for rapid multiplication, division, and other calculations.nounC2
- slide show/ˈslaɪd ʃəʊ/A presentation of a series of still images (slides) on a screen, typically in sequence.adjectivenounB1
- slide trombone/slaɪd ˈtrɒm.bəʊn/A brass musical instrument with a telescoping slide mechanism used to change pitch, as opposed to valves.nounLow
- slide valve/slaɪd vælv/A valve that opens and closes a port by sliding a flat plate or disc across it, typically used to control fluid flow in engines and pumps.nounC1 - Technical
- slidell/slaɪˈdɛl/A proper noun referring to a city in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States, named after politician John Slidell.nounVery Low
- slider/ˈslaɪdə/Something or someone that slides; a movable part that glides along a track.nounB2
- slideshow/ˈslaɪd.ʃəʊ/A presentation of a series of photographic slides projected in sequence onto a screen.nounB2
- slideway/ˈslaɪdweɪ/A precision-machined track, channel, or guide along which something (e.g., a machine part) slides smoothly.nounLow
- sliding fit/ˈslaɪdɪŋ fɪt/A type of mechanical fit where two parts can slide relative to each other with a small clearance, allowing movement without excessive play.nounLow
- sliding friction/ˈslaɪdɪŋ ˈfrɪkʃ(ə)n/The resistance force that occurs when two solid surfaces slide against each other.nounC1
- sliding rule/ˌslaɪdɪŋ ˈruːl/A mechanical analog computer, typically consisting of two logarithmically scaled rulers that slide against each other, used for performing multiplications, divisions, roots, and other mathematical calculations.nounLow
- sliding scale/ˌslaɪdɪŋ ˈskeɪl/A system in which the rate, amount, or level of something (like a payment or fee) changes gradually according to another variable, such as income or ability to pay.nounC1
- sliding seat/ˌslaɪdɪŋ ˈsiːt/A seat mounted on runners that allow it to move back and forth, primarily used to increase the power and efficiency of a rower's stroke.nounC1-C2
- sliding vector/ˈslʌɪdɪŋ ˈvɛktə/In mathematics and physics, a vector whose point of application can be moved anywhere along its line of action without changing the physical effect it represents, provided the direction and magnitude remain constant.nounVery Low (Technical Term)
- slieve/sliːv/A mountain or hill in Ireland (especially in place names).nounVery Low
- slieve donard/ˌsliːv ˈdɒnəd/The highest mountain in Northern Ireland, located in the Mourne Mountains.nounVery Low
- slight/slaɪt/Small in degree or amount; not significant or serious.adjectivenounverb+1common
- slighted/ˈslaɪtɪd/To treat someone with disrespect, indifference, or a lack of proper attention; to feel offended because of such treatment.adjectiveverbC1
- sligo/ˈslaɪɡəʊ/A county in the Republic of Ireland, located in the province of Connacht.nounLow
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