noun a skillful glide over snow or ice in descending a mountain, as on skis or a toboggan
verb to perform a glissade
In music, a glissade refers to a rapid slide up or down a scale on a musical instrument, creating a smooth and continuous transition between notes.
In ballet, a glissade is a traveling step performed by sliding one foot along the floor while the other foot is brought to meet it, creating a smooth and graceful movement.
In mountaineering, a glissade is a controlled slide down a steep snow-covered slope, often using an ice axe for stability and control.
In figure skating, a glissade is a movement where the skater slides one foot along the ice while the other foot is brought to meet it, often used as a connecting step between jumps or spins.
In writing, 'glissade' can be used to describe a smooth and effortless transition between ideas or scenes.
In dance, 'glissade' refers to a sliding or gliding step where one foot is brushed outward from the other and then brought back in.
In music, 'glissade' can refer to a rapid slide up or down a scale on a musical instrument.
In ice skating, 'glissade' is a gliding step performed on one foot while the other foot is extended forward or backward.
In cooking, 'glissade' can be used to describe a smooth and graceful motion when slicing or chopping ingredients.
In fashion design, 'glissade' can be used to describe a flowing and elegant movement in a garment.
In interior design, 'glissade' can refer to a smooth and seamless transition between different areas or elements in a space.
In architecture, 'glissade' can be used to describe a gradual and elegant slope or incline in a building or structure.