■ verb
1》 move with a smooth, quiet continuous motion.
2》 fly without power or in a ~r.
■ noun
1》 an instance of gliding.
2》 Phonetics a sound produced as the vocal organs move towards or away from articulation of a vowel or consonant, for example j in duke dju:k .
3》 Cricket a glancing stroke which slightly deflects the ball, especially towards the leg side.
Derivatives
gliding noun
Origin
OE glīdan , of Gmc origin.