glissade

/ɡlɪˈsaːd//ɡlɪˈseɪd/

noun

  1. 1

    A sliding, as down a snow slope in the Alps (Wikipedia).

  2. 2

    A gliding step beginning and ending in a demi-plié in second position (Wikipedia).

  3. 3

    A move in some dances such as the galop (Wikipedia).

  4. 4

    A fencing move that may disarm the opponent (Wikipedia).

verb

  1. 1

    To perform a glissade.

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