Definition of 'glide'

Noun

1. a vowellike sound that serves as a consonant
      Synonyms: semivowel
2. the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it; "his slide didn't stop until the bottom of the hill"; "the children lined up for a coast down the snowy slope"
      Synonyms: slide coast
3. the activity of flying a glider
      Synonyms: gliding sailplaning soaring sailing

Verb

1. move smoothly and effortlessly
2. fly in or as if in a glider plane
3. cause to move or pass silently, smoothly, or imperceptibly

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