sliding

/ˈslaɪdɪŋ/
noun
  1. The action or motion of moving smoothly along a surface.
    • He practiced his sliding into home base.
    • The sliding of the drawer is getting stuck.
    • The sliding of the sled across the snow was fun.
Synonyms
adjective
  1. Designed to move smoothly along a surface, often by being pushed or pulled.
    • The closet has sliding doors that save space.
    • We installed a sliding glass door to the patio.
    • The drawer has a sliding mechanism that works smoothly.
  2. Changing gradually or adjustable, especially in amount or value.
    • The company uses a sliding pay scale based on experience.
    • There is a sliding fee for the service depending on income.
    • The interest rate has a sliding adjustment over time.
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