1syllable
glides
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Definitions ofglides
1noun
- The act of gliding.
- A transitional sound, especially a semivowel.
Synonyms: semiconsonant, 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.
- The joining of two sounds without a break.
- A smooth and sliding step in dancing the waltz.
1verb
- To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly.
- To fly unpowered, as of an aircraft. Also relates to gliding birds and flying fish.
- To cause to glide.
- To pass with a glide, as the voice.
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