deslizarse — meaning in English
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English meaning
- glide verb To move smoothly and effortlessly, without visible effort or friction.
- skid noun An uncontrolled sliding movement, as when a vehicle's wheels lose grip.
- slip verb To lose one's footing or grip and slide accidentally.
- slither verb To move smoothly across a surface with a side-to-side, gliding motion, the way a snake does.
- whisk noun A kitchen tool made of looped wires, used to beat eggs, cream, or batter.
Senses
deslizarse is used for these senses in English:
- glide (transitive) To cause to glide.
- skid (intransitive) To slide in an uncontrolled manner as in a car with the brakes applied too hard, the wheels sliding with limited spinning.
- slip (intransitive) To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.
- whisk (intransitive) To move lightly and nimbly.
glide — full definition
- verb To move smoothly and effortlessly, without visible effort or friction.
- noun An instance of moving smoothly, or a flight made without engine power.
skid — full definition
- noun An uncontrolled sliding movement, as when a vehicle's wheels lose grip.
- verb To slide sideways or out of control, typically due to loss of traction.