Meaning of the word glider in English

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glider

US /ˈɡlaɪ.dɚ/
UK /ˈɡlaɪ.dɚ/
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Noun

1.

an aircraft designed to fly without an engine, carried along by air currents

Example:
The pilot soared silently in the glider.
Learning to fly a glider requires special training.
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2.

a piece of furniture, typically a chair or sofa, that moves back and forth on a fixed track or frame

Example:
She relaxed on the porch glider, enjoying the breeze.
The baby's nursery has a comfortable glider for feeding.
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