glide glide /ˈglaɪd/

noun

1. The activity of flying a glider  ( glide , gliding , sailing , sailplaning , soaring )
   the activity of flying a glider
    Gliding is a popular sport in many parts of the world, with enthusiasts taking to the skies to soar like birds
   Gliding is a popular sport in many parts of the world, with enthusiasts taking to the skies to soar like birds
   
   
2. The act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it  ( coast , glide , slide )
   the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it
    His slide didn't stop until the bottom of the hill
   his slide didn't stop until the bottom of the hill
    The children lined up for a coast down the snowy slope
   the children lined up for a coast down the snowy slope
   
3. A vowellike sound that serves as a consonant  ( glide , semivowel )
   a vowellike sound that serves as a consonant
   

verb

1. () Move smoothly and effortlessly  ( glide )
   move smoothly and effortlessly
   
2. Cause to move or pass silently, smoothly, or imperceptibly  ( glide )
   cause to move or pass silently, smoothly, or imperceptibly
   
3. (air travel) fly in or as if in a glider plane  ( glide )
   (air travel) fly in or as if in a glider plane