noun Download 🔗Share The act of gliding. Examples : "The child enjoyed the long, smooth glider down the playground slide. " action vehicle sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A transitional sound, especially a semivowel. Examples : "The "w" sound in the word "water" is a glider. " phonetics language linguistics grammar word 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 : "The fencer executed a swift glider, keeping her opponent's blade pressed against her own during the attack. " action sport weapon military Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A bird, the glede or kite. Examples : "I saw a glider soaring effortlessly above the fields, searching for prey. " bird animal nature 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 : "My grandmother put gliders under the legs of her new dining table to protect the hardwood floor. " item utensil building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The joining of two sounds without a break. Examples : "The singer's voice had a smooth glider between the notes, creating a beautiful, flowing melody. " phonetics language linguistics sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A smooth and sliding step in dancing the waltz. Examples : "The dancer executed a smooth glider, effortlessly transitioning from one step to the next in the waltz. " dance music Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share One who glides. Examples : "The young glider practiced graceful movements in the park. " vehicle machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any heavier-than-air aircraft optimised for unpowered flight; a sailplane. Examples : "The student built a small glider in science class that could fly across the room. " vehicle technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A pilot of glider aircraft. Examples : "The glider skillfully maneuvered the plane through the air. " vehicle job sport Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Any animal with the ability to glide, such as the gliding possum. Examples : "The flying squirrel is a glider, able to soar through the trees without needing wings. " animal biology nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A kind of garden swing. Examples : "After a long day, Grandma loves to relax on the garden glider with a cup of tea. " item utensil building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share In the Game of Life cellular automaton, a particular configuration of five cells that recurs periodically at fixed offsets and appears to "walk" across the grid. Examples : "The glider in the Conway's Game of Life simulation moved across the grid, leaving a trail of changing cells. " computing math game Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A vehicle, of a usually motorised type, without a powertrain. Examples : "The glider at the airport was used for training pilots. " vehicle technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
