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A distinct type of check - which employs contouring to maintain constant contact with the opposing surface, as the check travels from one leveragepoint to another.

 

A sliding check differs from a pinning check or pressing check, in that the sliding check travels on the opposing surface.

 

Related Term(s):

Check, Colliding Forces, Contouring, Frictional Pull, Method, Pinning Block, Pinning Check, Pressing Check.