glide
/ˈɡlaɪd/ noun B1- The act of gliding.
- A transitional sound, especially a semivowel.
- An attack or preparatory movement made by sliding down the opponent’s blade, keeping it in constant contact.
- A bird, the glede or kite.
- A kind of cap affixed to the base of the legs of furniture to prevent it from damaging the floor while being moved.
- The joining of two sounds without a break.
- A smooth and sliding step in dancing the waltz.
Plural glides
From the library
So life went on for them as it does for those who are not victims of misfortune and whose activities glide along mechanically and tranquilly beneath the eye of Providence.
Well, good-bye,” he added as the train began to glide down the platform.
After a short time, the count saw Bertuccio, who, until then, had been occupied on the other side of the house, glide into an adjoining room.
There is a unique joy in finally mastering a simple forward glide after weeks of frustrating setbacks and bruised shins.
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