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glide

/ˈɡlaɪd/

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noun

Gleiten, Gleitflug

The act of gliding.

Examples :

"The bird's effortless glide across the sky was mesmerizing. "

Das mühelose Gleiten des Vogels über den Himmel war faszinierend.

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noun

Gleiten, Übergangslaut

A transitional sound, especially a semivowel.

Examples :

"The pronunciation of "cute" involves a glide between the "k" sound and the "u" sound, making it sound slightly like "kyoot." "

Die Aussprache von "cute" beinhaltet einen Übergangslaut zwischen dem "k"-Laut und dem "u"-Laut, wodurch es ein wenig wie "kyoot" klingt.

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noun

Gleiten, Abrutschen

An attack or preparatory movement made by sliding down the opponent’s blade, keeping it in constant contact.

Examples :

"During the fencing match, her glide down his foil disarmed him quickly. "

Während des Fechtkampfes entwaffnete sie ihn durch ihr Gleiten über seine Klinge schnell.

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noun

Gleitvogel, Weihe

A bird, the glede or kite.

Examples :

"The glide soared high above the schoolyard, circling lazily. "

Der Gleitvogel schwebte hoch über dem Schulhof und kreiste träge.

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noun

Gleiter

A kind of cap affixed to the base of the legs of furniture to prevent it from damaging the floor.

Examples :

"The new dining room table came with glides, so it didn't scratch the hardwood floor. "

Der neue Esstisch wurde mit Gleitern geliefert, damit er den Holzboden nicht zerkratzt.

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noun

Gleiten, Übergang

The joining of two sounds without a break.

Examples :

"The glide between the "s" sound in "music" and the "m" sound in "making" is smooth and effortless. "

Der Übergang zwischen dem „s“ in „Musik“ und dem „m“ in „Machen“ ist fließend und mühelos.

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noun

Gleitschritt

A smooth and sliding step in dancing the waltz.

Examples :

"During the waltz lesson, the student practiced her glide gracefully. "

Während der Walzerstunde übte die Schülerin ihren Gleitschritt anmutig.

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verb

Gleiten, schweben

To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly.

Examples :

"The cat glided across the floor, its paws making almost no sound. "

Die Katze glitt über den Boden, ihre Pfoten machten fast keinen Laut.

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verb

Gleiten, segeln

To fly unpowered, as of an aircraft. Also relates to gliding birds and flying fish.

Examples :

"The hang glider glided effortlessly through the air, enjoying the view of the valley below. "

Der Hängegleiter segelte mühelos durch die Luft und genoss die Aussicht auf das Tal unten.

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verb

Gleiten lassen

To cause to glide.

Examples :

"The mother gently glided the baby into the crib. "

Die Mutter ließ das Baby sanft in die Krippe gleiten.

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verb

Gleiten, schweben

To pass with a glide, as the voice.

Examples :

"The singer's voice glided smoothly through the high notes. "

Die Stimme der Sängerin glitt sanft durch die hohen Töne.

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