glider
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/ˈɡlaɪdə(ɹ)/
English
Definitions
noun
- 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.
noun
- One who glides.
- Any heavier-than-air aircraft optimised for unpowered flight; a sailplane.
- A pilot of glider aircraft.
- Any animal with the ability to glide, such as the gliding possum.
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Synonyms
semiconsonantsemivowelsailplanehovercraftsailingaircraftsailsliderglidinghangveilregularpilotsparagliderglancergluersoarerglimpser