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slittare — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • glide verb To move smoothly and effortlessly, without visible effort or friction.
  • shift verb To move something from one place or position to another.
  • slide verb To move smoothly along a surface while staying in contact with it.
  • slip verb To lose one's footing or grip and slide accidentally.

Senses

slittare is used for these senses in English:

  • glide (intransitive) To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly.
  • slide (ergative) To (cause to) move in continuous contact with a surface.
  • slip (intransitive) To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.

glide — full definition

  1. verb To move smoothly and effortlessly, without visible effort or friction.
  2. noun An instance of moving smoothly, or a flight made without engine power.

shift — full definition

  1. verb To move something from one place or position to another.
  2. verb To change gears in a vehicle.
  3. noun A scheduled block of working time.
  4. noun A keyboard key used to type capital letters or alternate characters.

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