A water slide is an amusement park ride that involves sliding down a long, winding water-filled tube or CHUTE (5 letters: CHUTE) with the aid of gravity. It is usually made of fiberglass and plastic and is often found at water parks. A FLUME (5 letters: FLUME) is a type of water slide that is typically much longer and more complex than a regular water slide. It usually has several drops and curves, and riders may experience a feeling of weightlessness as they travel down the slide.