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Meaning of the word glide in English

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glide

US /ɡlaɪd/
UK /ɡlaɪd/
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Verb

1.

move with a smooth, continuous motion, typically with no apparent effort

Example:
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The swan seemed to glide effortlessly across the water.
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The dancer began to glide gracefully across the stage.
Synonym:
slide slip drift float sail
2.

fly with no engine power, using air currents

Example:
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The eagle was able to glide for miles on the thermal currents.
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We watched the hang gliders glide silently down the valley.
Synonym:
soar float drift

Noun

a smooth, continuous movement

Example:
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The ice skater performed a beautiful glide across the rink.
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The aircraft made a smooth glide to the runway after engine failure.
Synonym:
slide drift flow
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Related Word:
hang-gliding