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GLIDES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Glides.

Glides - 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)

Glides - 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 glides across the dance floor with effortless grace."
"The swan glides through the calm water of the lake."
"The skater glides smoothly across the ice."
"The kite glides through the air on a gentle breeze."
"The submarine silently glides beneath the surface of the ocean."
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Word Game Points

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

GLIDES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is GLIDES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, glides is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GLIDES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is GLIDES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, glides is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GLIDES has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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