glided; gliding
Definition of glide
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to move smoothly, continuously, and effortlessly
swans gliding over the lake
2
: to go or pass imperceptibly
hours glided by
3a
of an airplane
: to descend gradually in controlled flight
b
: to fly in a glider
4
: to produce a glide (as in music or speech)
: to cause to glide
glide
nounDefinition of glide (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a calm stretch of shallow water flowing smoothly
2
: the act or action of gliding
3
: portamento
4a
: a less prominent vowel sound produced by the passing of the vocal organs to or from the articulatory position of a speech sound — compare diphthong
b
: semivowel
5
: a device for facilitating movement of something
especially
: a circular usually metal button attached to the bottom of furniture legs to provide a smooth surface
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The first known use of glide was before the 12th century
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