The action or motion of something that glides. / The hobby, sport, or act of flying a glider.

present participle of glide

That moves or changes with a glide. / (employment) Employing flexitime.

(intransitive) To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly. / (intransitive) To fly unpowered, as of an aircraft. Also relates to gliding birds and flying fish. / (transitive) To cause to glide.

The act of gliding. / (phonology) A transitional sound, especially a semivowel. / (fencing) An attack or preparatory movement made by sliding down the opponent’s blade, keeping it in constant contact.

Having a ready flow of words but lacking thought or understanding; superficial; shallow. / (dated) Smooth or slippery.

(transitive) To make smooth or slippery.

(historical) A mass of matted hair worn down over the eyes, formerly used in Ireland.

(obsolete) To castrate; to geld; to emasculate.

A brief look, glance, or peek. / A sudden flash. / A faint idea; an inkling.