1.One who, or that which, slides; especially, a sliding part of an instrument or machine.
2.(Zool.) The red-bellied terrapin (Pseudemys rugosa). (Local, U. S.)
3.(Zool.) Any of several North American freshwater turtles of the genus Chrysemis; some, such as Chrysemis scripta are sold commercially as pets.
4.(Baseball) A fast pitch that breaks slightly just in front of the batter, in the same direction as a curve ball (i. e., away from the side from which it was thrown).
