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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He’s got a fastball, he’s got a curveball, he’s got a slider, he’s got a changeup and a cutter.
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Kevin Flaherty, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2024
Solano pulled a hanging slider over the wall in left with two outs in the second to give the Padres a 1-0 lead.
—Miami Herald, 28 May 2024
Jake Meyers provided the big blow three batters later, turning a hanging slider into a three-run homer that gave the Astros a 6-1 lead.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 24 May 2024
The burgers listed below, which range from sliders and smash versions to gourmet Wagyu sandwiches, start as low as $4 apiece and range up to $22 for the sit-down restaurant varieties, which usually come with fries.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2024
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Kevin Flaherty, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2024
Solano pulled a hanging slider over the wall in left with two outs in the second to give the Padres a 1-0 lead.
—Miami Herald, 28 May 2024
Jake Meyers provided the big blow three batters later, turning a hanging slider into a three-run homer that gave the Astros a 6-1 lead.
—Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 24 May 2024
The burgers listed below, which range from sliders and smash versions to gourmet Wagyu sandwiches, start as low as $4 apiece and range up to $22 for the sit-down restaurant varieties, which usually come with fries.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2024
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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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