noun Download 🔗Share The act of gliding. Examples : "The bird's effortless glide across the sky was mesmerizing. " action physics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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." " language linguistics phonetics sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " sport military weapon action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A bird, the glede or kite. Examples : "The glide soared high above the schoolyard, circling lazily. " bird animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " architecture utility item building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " phonetics language linguistics sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A smooth and sliding step in dancing the waltz. Examples : "During the waltz lesson, the student practiced her glide gracefully. " dance music Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly. Examples : "The cat glided across the floor, its paws making almost no sound. " action physics vehicle sailing nature sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share 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. " nature animal bird fish vehicle action sailing sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cause to glide. Examples : "The mother gently glided the baby into the crib. " action way vehicle physics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To pass with a glide, as the voice. Examples : "The singer's voice glided smoothly through the high notes. " sound language music Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
