slider

English

/ˈslaɪdɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • one who slides.
  • A sliding door.
  • (baseball) A pitch thrown with added pressure by middle and ring fingers yielding a combination of backspin and sidespin, resulting in a motion to the left when thrown by a right handed pitcher.
  • (cricket) A similar delivery in which the wrist and ring finger work to impart backspin to the ball.
  • A small hamburger.
  • (curling) A piece of Teflon or similar material attached to a curling shoe that allows the player to slide along the ice.
  • The movable part of a zip fastener that opens or closes the row of teeth.
  • (GUI) A widget allowing the user to select a value or position on a sliding scale.
  • (GUI) A slideshow on a web page.
  • (US) the (, syn. ).
  • (skydiving) A rectangle of fabric that helps produce an orderly parachute deployment.
  • An open-toed and backless sandal

Etymology

Affix from English slide.

Origin

English

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