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Glide

/ˈɡlaɪd/

The act of gliding.

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📖 Definitions of "Glide"

noun

1
The act of gliding.
2
A transitional sound, especially a semivowel.
3
An attack or preparatory movement made by sliding down the opponent’s blade, keeping it in constant contact.
4
A bird, the glede or kite.

verb

1
To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly.
2
To fly unpowered, as of an aircraft. Also relates to gliding birds and flying fish.
3
To cause to glide.
4
To pass with a glide, as the voice.

🔄 Synonyms of "Glide"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
glidingnoun	The action or motion of something that glides.
soaringnoun	(sometimes figurative) assurgent, ascending
sailingnoun	Motion across a body of water in a craft powered by the wind, as a sport or otherwise
semivowelnoun	(phonetics) A sound in speech which has some qualities of a consonant and some qualities of a vowel.
sailplaningnoun	the activity of flying a glider
slidenoun	(ergative) To (cause to) move in continuous contact with a surface.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Glide"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
slidenoun	(ergative) To (cause to) move in continuous contact with a surface.
soaringnoun	(sometimes figurative) assurgent, ascending
sailingnoun	Motion across a body of water in a craft powered by the wind, as a sport or otherwise
semivowelnoun	(phonetics) A sound in speech which has some qualities of a consonant and some qualities of a vowel.
sailplaningnoun	the activity of flying a glider
soarverb	(intransitive) To fly high with little effort, like a bird.
drawernoun	An open-topped box that can be slid in and out of the cabinet that contains it, used for storing clothing or other articles.
skatenoun	A runner or blade, usually of steel, with a frame shaped to fit the sole of a shoe, made to be fastened under the foot, and used for gliding on ice.
slipnoun	(intransitive) To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.
polkanoun	A lively dance originating in Bohemia.
duonoun	Two people who work or collaborate together as partners; especially:
hydranoun	(fantasy) A dragon-like creature with many heads and the ability to regrow them when maimed.
sailnoun	(nautical) A piece of fabric attached to a boat and arranged such that it causes the wind to drive the boat along. The sail may be attached to the boat via a combination of mast, spars and ropes.
skimnoun	(transitive) To read quickly or describe summarily, skipping some detail.
driftnoun	(physical) Movement; that which moves or is moved.
floatnoun	(intransitive, of an object or substance) To be supported by a fluid of greater density (than the object).
flownoun	Movement in people or things characterized with a continuous motion, involving either a non solid mass or a multitude.
sweepnoun	(transitive) To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.
waftverb	(ergative) To (cause to) float easily or gently through the air.
coastnoun	The edge of the land where it meets an ocean, sea, gulf, bay, or large lake.