glider

noun

glid·er ˈglī-dər

Synonyms of glider next

: one that glides: such as

: an aircraft similar to an airplane but without an engine

: a porch seat suspended from an upright framework

: something that aids gliding

Examples of glider in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Hunt said the glider, operated by the University of Maine, is an eight-or-so-foot-long torpedo that can travel 300 meters down into the depths of the Gulf of Maine. —

Amanda Gokee, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2023 She's also written roundups of the best nursery gliders and best baby bassinets. —

Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping, 15 Mar. 2023 Applying these mathematical revelations to a working glider? —

Sarah Wells, Popular Mechanics, 9 Aug. 2023 Do that and the engines stall and your jet has become a very large and ill-designed glider. —

Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 27 July 2023 Big ticket items such as cribs, gliders, bassinets, changing tables, and even crib mattresses can all be pricey purchases. —

Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 12 July 2023 But the wing of a paper glider is flat, and air does not flow smoothly around it. —

Sarah Wells, Popular Mechanics, 9 Aug. 2023 On the other hand, gliders produce a smoother back-and-forth motion and make very little noise. —

Casey Seiden, Parents, 11 July 2023 There are 12 windows in this collection, including picture, glider, and round-top windows. —

Bridget Degnan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2023 See More

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