glide

US /ɡlaɪd/
UK /ɡlaɪd/
"glide" picture
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move with a smooth, continuous motion, typically with no apparent effort

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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.
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slideslipdriftfloatsail
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fly with no engine power, using air currents

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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.
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soarfloatdrift
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a smooth, continuous movement

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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.
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slidedriftflow
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hang-gliding