What does glide mean?
glide
Definition
To fly smoothly and quietly without an engine pushing, slowly coming down, as a glider or a bird with still wings does.
Example sentences
Look at that hawk — it hasn't flapped once, it's just gliding around in circles.
Look at that hawk — it hasn't flapped once, it's just gliding around in circles.
On our honeymoon we went paragliding and glided right over the bay — I still can't believe I did it.
On our honeymoon we went paragliding and glided right over the bay — I still can't believe I did it.