v.
- move with a smooth, quiet continuous motion.
- fly without power or in a glider.
n.
- an instance of gliding.
- Phonetics a sound produced as the vocal organs move towards or away from articulation of a vowel or consonant, for example
/j/
in duke
/djuːk/
.
- Cricket a glancing stroke which slightly deflects the ball, especially towards the leg side.
Derivative
Etymology
OE glīdan, of Gmc origin.