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GLIDE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Glide.

Glide - as a noun

A vowellike sound that serves as a consonant

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
semivowel17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
phone10sound6speech sound
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it

Example: "His slide didn't stop until the bottom of the hill"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
coast7slide6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motion8move9movement15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The activity of flying a glider

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gliding10sailing8sailplaning14soaring8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flight13flying13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Glide - as a verb

Fly in or as if in a glider plane

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
aviate9fly9pilot7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to move or pass silently, smoothly, or imperceptibly

Example Sentences

"She glided gracefully across the dance floor."
"The swan glided across the calm lake."
"The figure skater glided effortlessly across the ice."
"The paper airplane glided through the air."
"The sailboat glided along the peaceful sea."
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Word Game Points

Is GLIDE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, glide is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GLIDE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is GLIDE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, glide is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GLIDE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is GLIDE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, glide is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GLIDE has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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