noun Download 🔗Share The act of gliding. Examples : "The skater's glides across the ice were effortless and graceful. " action physics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A transitional sound, especially a semivowel. Examples : "Phonetics students carefully transcribe the subtle glides between vowels and consonants in the recorded speech. " language phonetics linguistics grammar 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, Maria used quick glides along Elena's foil to control her opponent's attacks. " military weapon sport technical action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A bird, the glede or kite. Examples : "From the hilltop, we watched a glides soar effortlessly on the wind currents, searching for prey in the valley below. " 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 chairs have glides on their legs to protect the wooden floor from scratches. " item building utensil Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The joining of two sounds without a break. Examples : "The music teacher explained how the glides between vowel sounds create a smooth melody when singing. " phonetics language linguistics sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A smooth and sliding step in dancing the waltz. Examples : "The waltz lesson focused on mastering the glides, making the dancers appear to float across the floor. " dance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly. Examples : "The ice skater glides across the rink with grace and ease. " action way style vehicle 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 eagle glides effortlessly on the wind currents above the valley. " nature animal bird fish vehicle science technology physics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cause to glide. Examples : "The skating instructor glides the young student across the ice, helping her learn to balance. " action vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To pass with a glide, as the voice. Examples : "Her voice glides smoothly from a low note to a high one when she sings. " phonetics language sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
