1. to move smoothly and continuously in one direction, as if without effort
2. to fly without engine power or flapping wings

1. a smooth continuous movement
2. a flight without engine power
Usage: aviation

Examples

• The swan glided gracefully across the lake.
• She watched the dancers glide across the floor.
• The airplane began to glide after the engine failed.
• The eagle glided on the thermal currents.
• The ice skater’s glide was effortless and beautiful.
• The pilot practiced emergency glides during training.
• The boat seemed to glide through the calm water.