glide

[ɡlaɪd]

glide Definition

• 1. to move smoothly and continuously along, as if without effort or resistance
• 2. to fly without using an engine
• 3. a smooth continuous movement

Using glide: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "glide" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The skater glided gracefully across the ice.

• Example

  The bird glided through the air effortlessly.

• Example

  The boat glided over the calm water.

• Example

  The dancer's movements were so fluid that she seemed to glide across the stage.

glide Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for glide

• slide
• slip
• coast
• sail
• drift

Antonyms for glide

• struggle
• stumble
• trip

Idioms Using glide

• on the glide path

  making steady progress towards a goal or objective

  Example

  The company is on the glide path to success with its new product line.

• glide into something

  to enter or approach something smoothly and easily

  Example

  The car glided into the parking space without any difficulty.

• glide through something

  to do something with ease and without much effort

  Example

  She glided through the exam, answering every question correctly.

Phrases with glide

• glide path

  the path followed by an aircraft on its final approach to landing

  Example

  The pilot adjusted the glide path to ensure a smooth landing.

• glide slope

  the angle of descent for an aircraft on its final approach to landing

  Example

  The air traffic controller instructed the pilot to maintain the glide slope.

• glide ratio

  the distance an aircraft can travel forward for every unit of altitude lost

  Example

  The glider had a high glide ratio, allowing it to stay aloft for long periods of time.

Origins of glide

from Middle English 'gliden', from Old Norse 'glíða'

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Summary: glide in Brief

To 'glide' [ɡlaɪd] is to move smoothly and continuously without effort or resistance, such as skating or flying. It can also refer to a smooth continuous movement, exemplified by 'The boat glided over the calm water.' 'Glide' extends into phrases like 'glide path,' and idioms like 'on the glide path,' denoting steady progress, and 'glide through something,' implying ease and effortlessness.