gliding

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the activity of flying a glider
  2. verb move smoothly and effortlessly
  3. verb fly in or as if in a glider plane

Etymology

From glide + -ing.

In classic literature

Synonyms

glide, sailplaning, soaring, sailing

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