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glide

/ˈɡlaɪd/

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noun

Скольжение, планирование

The act of gliding.

Examples :

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

Бесшумное скольжение птицы по небу завораживало.

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noun

Глайд, переходный звук

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." "

Произношение слова "cute" включает в себя глайд между звуком "k" и звуком "u", из-за чего оно звучит немного как "kyoot".

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noun

Скольжение

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. "

Во время фехтовального матча ее скольжение по его клинку быстро обезоружило его.

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noun

Коршун

A bird, the glede or kite.

Examples :

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

Коршун парил высоко над школьным двором, лениво кружась.

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noun

Наконечник

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. "

Новый обеденный стол поставлялся с наконечниками, поэтому он не поцарапал паркет.

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Глайд, переход

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. "

Глайд между звуком «с» в слове «music» и звуком «м» в слове «making» плавный и легкий.

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noun

Скользящий шаг

A smooth and sliding step in dancing the waltz.

Examples :

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

Во время урока вальса ученица грациозно отрабатывала скользящий шаг.

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verb

Скользить, парить

To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly.

Examples :

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

Кот скользил по полу, его лапы почти не издавали звука.

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verb

Парить, планировать

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. "

Дельтаплан легко планировал в воздухе, наслаждаясь видом на долину внизу.

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verb

Заставить скользить

To cause to glide.

Examples :

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

Мать осторожно заставила ребенка скользнуть в кроватку.

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verb

Скользить

To pass with a glide, as the voice.

Examples :

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

Голос певицы плавно скользил по высоким нотам.

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