Moved smoothly (4)
'moved smoothly' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for slid that I've seen before include "Slipped" , "Skidded, slewed" , "Moved smoothly along a surface" , "Moved (eg, on ice)" .)
'moved smoothly' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for eased that I've seen before include "rested" , "Slowed down" , "Facilitated" , "Oiled" , "Became less painful" .)