glide

/ɡlˈa‍ɪd/

/ˈɡɫaɪd/

to glide

MAIN VERB

to move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or on a surface with little or no propulsion

move smoothly and effortlessly

cause to move or pass silently, smoothly, or imperceptibly

Glide

the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it

synonyms : coast

the activity of flying a glider

synonyms : gliding

(phonetics) a speech sound produced while moving the tongue from its initial position

synonyms : semivowel

Examples

1. The hockey players glided effortlessly on the ice.

2. The dolphins' sleek bodies allow them to glide effortlessly through the waves.

3. Boats glide visitors into the heart of the park.

4. The two pilots then glided the plane to an unpowered water landing in the Hudson River, off Midtown Manhattan.