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| − | ''' | + | A '''slide''' is a smooth surface, sloping channel or track for sliding, usually inclined. (German: die Rutsche), (Spanish: tobogán), (French: toboggan), (Russian: ледяная дорожка), (Japanese: すべり台 ) . |
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| − | In [[ | + | In [[photography]], a color positive (transparency) mounted on a cardboard frame so that it can be put in a [[slide projector]]. |
| − | In [[ | + | In [[music]] a portamento. |
| − | In [[ | + | In [[geology]] a landslide or the like. |
| − | In [[ | + | In [[baseball]] to drop down and skid into a base to avoid being put out. |
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Latest revision as of 13:57, January 25, 2010
A slide is a smooth surface, sloping channel or track for sliding, usually inclined. (German: die Rutsche), (Spanish: tobogán), (French: toboggan), (Russian: ледяная дорожка), (Japanese: すべり台 ) .
Also:
In photography, a color positive (transparency) mounted on a cardboard frame so that it can be put in a slide projector.
In music a portamento.
In geology a landslide or the like.
In baseball to drop down and skid into a base to avoid being put out.