GLIDED | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word GLIDED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of GLIDED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Glide

Speech Type: Verb

Etymology:

Old English glīdan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch glijden and German gleiten

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ɡlʌɪd
Dialects: British English
Definition:

move with a smooth, quiet continuous motion

Short Definition:

move with smooth quiet motion

Examples:
  • a few gondolas glided past
Definition:

make an unpowered flight, either in a glider or in an aircraft with engine failure

Short Definition:

make unpowered flight

Examples:
  • students learning to glide

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