sliding seat

noun

Definition of sliding seat

: a rower's seat (as in a racing shell) that slides fore and aft

— called also slide

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The decision to limit the smart slide seat to the passenger side is perplexing but a small fault in an excellent family vehicle that looks just a bit tougher and more capable than most of its competitors. — Mark Phelan, USA TODAY, "Review: Chevrolet Traverse High Country is high in price, features," 1 Sep. 2017

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let (something) slide

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The first known use of sliding seat was in 1874

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