glide

/ˈɡlaɪd/

noun

  1. 1

    The act of gliding.

  2. 2

    A transitional sound, especially a semivowel.

  3. 3

    An attack or preparatory movement made by sliding down the opponent’s blade, keeping it in constant contact.

  4. 4

    A bird, the glede or kite.

  5. 5

    A kind of cap affixed to the base of the legs of furniture to prevent it from damaging the floor.

  6. 6

    The joining of two sounds without a break.

  7. 7

    A smooth and sliding step in dancing the waltz.

verb

  1. 1

    To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly.

  2. 2

    To fly unpowered, as of an aircraft. Also relates to gliding birds and flying fish.

  3. 3

    To cause to glide.

  4. 4

    To pass with a glide, as the voice.

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