Meaning & use
glide
To move smoothly, quietly, and with little effort, often through the air or over a surface.
See it in a sentence
The eagle glided over the canyon without a single flap of its wings.
Skaters glided across the frozen pond as snow began to fall.
A note on using this word
Glide implies effortless, continuous motion, unlike 'slide,' which can suggest a shorter or less controlled movement.
Words with a similar meaning
soarslide
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A smooth, effortless movement or flight, or a piano note played by sliding across the keys.
The dancer's glide across the stage drew applause from the whole audience.
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