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Meaning of glide
The primary meaning of the word "glide" is to move smoothly and continuously, often without effort or resistance.
Definitions
- To move smoothly and continuously, often without effort or resistance
- * To move through the air, often in a smooth and continuous motion
- * To slide or slip along a surface, often without effort or resistance
Etymology of glide
The word "glide" originated from the Old English word "glīdan", which is also related to the Old Norse word "glíða" and the Middle Low German word "glīden"
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe smooth and continuous motion
Example Uses
- The bird began to glide through the air, its wings spread wide
- * The skater learned to glide across the ice with ease and precision
- * The boat started to glide across the lake, its engine quiet and still