sliding motion

Frequency: 5.02.1 per million words

describes the action of moving smoothly along a surface

slidingADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

motion

Examples (10)

  • The sliding motion of the tectonic plates causes earthquakes.
  • Observe the smooth sliding motion of the train on the tracks.
  • The sliding motion of the drawer made it easy to access the contents.
  • Scientists studied the sliding motion of glaciers.
  • The sliding motion of the curtain created a dramatic effect.
  • We analyzed the sliding motion of the components in the machine.
  • The sliding motion of the boat through the water was almost silent.
  • The sliding motion of the elevator was imperceptible.
  • The sliding motion of the door was due to well-oiled tracks.
  • The sliding motion of the ice on the lake was affected by the wind.