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gliding.

The action or motion of something that glides.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɡlɑɪdɪŋ/
  1. The action or motion of something that glides.

    countable · uncountable
  2. The hobby, sport, or act of flying a glider.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From glide + -ing.

adj/ˈɡlɑɪdɪŋ/
  1. That moves or changes with a glide.

    not-comparable
  2. Employing flexitime.

    not-comparable
    gliding shifts; gliding hours; gliding time
Where this word comes from

From glide + -ing.

verb/ˈɡlɑɪdɪŋ/
  1. present participle and gerund of glide

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

From glide + -ing.

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