gliding angle
noun
Definition of gliding angle
: the angle between the plane of the horizon and the path of a glider or airplane; especially : the least angle at which a glider or airplane will glide to earth in still air
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Origin and Etymology of gliding angle
gliding from gerund of 1glide
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