chrysemis scripta

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

1.One who, or that which, slides; especially, a sliding part of an instrument or machine. [1913 Webster]

2.(Zool.) The red-bellied terrapin (Pseudemys rugosa). [Local, U. S. ] [1913 Webster]

3.(Zool.) any of several North American freshwater turtles of the genus Chrysemis; some, such as Chrysemis scripta are sold commercially as pets. --[RHUD] [PJC]

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). [PJC]

Slider pump, a form of rotary pump. [1913 Webster]