Pronunciation: /ɡlaɪd/
noun a smooth continuous movement
A1 The swan moved across the water with a graceful glide.
A2 The skater performed a smooth glide across the ice.
B1 The glider pilot executed a perfect glide landing on the runway.
B2 The hang glider soared through the air with a long, effortless glide.
C1 The sailplane achieved a record-breaking glide ratio during the competition.
C2 The figure skater's flawless triple axel included a seamless glide across the ice.
verb to move smoothly and effortlessly
A1 The swan glides gracefully across the lake.
A2 She watched the figure skater glide effortlessly on the ice.
B1 The hang glider will glide through the air with the greatest of ease.
B2 The sailboat seemed to effortlessly glide over the water.
C1 The eagle soared high in the sky, gliding on the thermal currents.
C2 The professional dancer seemed to glide across the stage with perfect poise and grace.
adverb in a smooth and effortless manner
A1 The bird glided effortlessly through the air.
A2 She watched the figure skater glide gracefully across the ice.
B1 The boat glided smoothly across the calm lake.
B2 The glider pilot expertly glided through turbulent air currents.
C1 The dancer seemed to glide effortlessly across the stage.
C2 The swan glided majestically across the tranquil pond.
formal The figure skater was able to effortlessly glide across the ice.
informal I love watching birds glide through the sky.
slang Check out that car, it can really glide down the highway.
figurative Her words seemed to glide effortlessly out of her mouth, captivating everyone in the room.
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