What does the cryptic crossword clue "Jump short, so slide (3)" mean?

The definition is "slide". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. SKIP (synonym of "Jump") [curtailing: "short,"]; definition: "slide" The answer is SKI.

Jump short, so slide (3)

Times Cryptic #28708 | 11 Across | 2023-09-14 flower

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