1
: one that slides
2
: a freshwater turtle (Trachemys scripta synonym Pseudemys scripta) chiefly of the southeastern U.S.
especially
: one (T. scripta elegans) usually having a red stripe behind each eye and often sold as a pet
3
: a fast baseball pitch that breaks slightly in the same direction as a curve
4
: a very small meat sandwich typically served on a bun
especially
: a small hamburger
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Cabrera fires a four-seam fastball that hits mid-to-high 90s and a plus changeup while peppering in a sinker and slider.
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Anthony Stitt, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The two-plane sliders looked most like sliders thrown by Marcus Stroman and Reese Olson, who both have slightly below-average sliders.
—Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Drag slider compare photos The U.S. Air Force 36th Wing, which is the host unit at Andersen Air Force Base on the island of Guam, said on Monday that in collaboration with the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Air Force is rehabilitating North Field to become fully operational.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
His power arsenal is limited to two pitches, a fastball and slider, and he’s also struggled with command and health over the years.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025
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Anthony Stitt, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
The two-plane sliders looked most like sliders thrown by Marcus Stroman and Reese Olson, who both have slightly below-average sliders.
—Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Drag slider compare photos The U.S. Air Force 36th Wing, which is the host unit at Andersen Air Force Base on the island of Guam, said on Monday that in collaboration with the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Air Force is rehabilitating North Field to become fully operational.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
His power arsenal is limited to two pitches, a fastball and slider, and he’s also struggled with command and health over the years.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Slider.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slider. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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slider
noun
slid·er
ˈslīd-ər 
1
: one that slides
2
: a baseball pitch thrown like a fastball but breaking similarly to a curve
3
: a small meat sandwich typically served on a bun
especially
: a small hamburger
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