glide

/ɡlaɪd/

Definitions

1. verb

to move smoothly and easily on or as if on ice or a smooth surface

“The skater began to glide effortlessly across the frozen pond.”

2. noun

a smooth, continuous movement, especially one that is made with the body or a part of the body

“She performed a beautiful glide across the stage.”

3. noun

a flight of a bird, especially one that glides without flapping its wings

“The eagle’s glide carried it for miles without the need for further effort.”

Synonyms

  • sail
  • slide
  • soar

Antonyms

  • stumble
  • tumble