Glider

/ɡlˈa‍ɪdɐ/

/ˈɡɫaɪdɝ/

Glider

a type of mammal, often a small rodent or marsupial, that has evolved the ability to glide through the air using specialized skin flaps or membranes between their limbs

What is a "glider"?

The glider is a small arboreal mammal known for its ability to glide through the air using a membrane of skin stretched between its elongated fingers and toes. Gliders are typically found in forests and woodlands, and they are adapted to a life high up in the trees. They have large, round eyes for good vision in low light conditions, and their soft fur provides insulation and camouflage. Gliders are primarily herbivorous, feeding on nectar, pollen, insects, and small vertebrates. They are known for their agile and acrobatic movements as they navigate the forest canopy, leaping and gliding from tree to tree. Gliders are found in various parts of the world, including Australia, Southeast Asia, and Africa, and they are highly adapted to their arboreal lifestyle.

aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces

synonyms : sailplane

Examples

1. On the 12th of September 1943 the gliders approached the hotel.

2. Under side of Navy Dirigible, Los Angeles, glider prepares for free flight.

3. What's a glider? -

4. The glider flew off.