Definition of "glide"

Kid-friendly meaning of glide, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "glide" mean?

glide (verb) — to move smoothly through the air or across a surface without effort.

Part of speechVerb Syllables1 (glide)

Example sentences using "glide"

Grade K–2
The bird will glide.
Grade 3–5
The eagle seemed to glide for minutes without flapping its huge wings even once.
Grade 6–8
A flying squirrel cannot actually fly, but it can glide surprisingly long distances by stretching out a flap of skin between its arms and legs like a small parachute.

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