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Slider Common

Slider has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a person who slips or slides because of loss of traction

"The rain turned the sidewalk into an icy rink, turning every hurried pedestrian into a potential slider until they all stopped running and walked carefully instead."

2

someone who races the luge

"The athlete adjusted his helmet before stepping onto the track as a slider preparing for the next heat."

3

freshwater turtle of United States and South America; frequently raised commercially; some young sold as pets

"The pet store owner stocked several sliders, knowing that their bright shells make them popular choices for children."

4

a fastball that curves slightly away from the side from which it was thrown

"The pitcher threw a slider that broke sharply toward first base, leaving the batter swinging at thin air."

5

Agent noun of slide: one who slides.

"The downhill skier was disqualified after being caught sliding backward down the slope like an unskilled slider."