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(v)
(ergative) To (cause to) move in continuous contact with a surface.
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(adj)
(sometimes figurative) assurgent, ascending
(n)
Motion across a body of water in a craft powered by the wind, as a sport or otherwise
(phonetics) A sound in speech which has some qualities of a consonant and some qualities of a vowel.
the activity of flying a glider
(intransitive) To fly high with little effort, like a bird.
An open-topped box that can be slid in and out of the cabinet that contains it, used for storing clothing or other articles.
A runner or blade, usually of steel, with a frame shaped to fit the sole of a shoe, made to be fastened under the foot, and used for gliding on ice.
(intransitive) To lose one’s traction on a slippery surface; to slide due to a lack of friction.
A lively dance originating in Bohemia.
Two people who work or collaborate together as partners; especially:
(fantasy) A dragon-like creature with many heads and the ability to regrow them when maimed.
(transitive) To read quickly or describe summarily, skipping some detail.
(physical) Movement; that which moves or is moved.
(intransitive, of an object or substance) To be supported by a fluid of greater density (than the object).
Movement in people or things characterized with a continuous motion, involving either a non solid mass or a multitude.
(transitive) To clean (a surface) by means of a stroking motion of a broom or brush.
(ergative) To (cause to) float easily or gently through the air.
The edge of the land where it meets an ocean, sea, gulf, bay, or large lake.
(intransitive) To fly or glide downwards suddenly; to plunge (in the air) or nosedive.
(intransitive) To race along swiftly (especially used of clouds).
To move about rapidly and nimbly.
An airplane; an aeroplane.
(intransitive) To move hurriedly or as by bouncing or twitching; to scamper, to scurry; to scuttle.
To ride a wave on a surfboard; to pursue or take part in the sport of surfing.
(ballet) A gliding step beginning and ending in a demi-plié in second position.
(intransitive) To move about smoothly and from side to side.
Having an even, smooth surface; smooth
The design plan for building a ship.
(UK, slang, obsolete) A person's mouth or tongue.
To glide over.
Lack of difficulty; the ability to do something easily.
(originally Canada, US) A waterproof coat or jacket.
(transitive) To slip or slide over; to pass easily or carelessly beyond.
An act or instance of swimming.
(intransitive) To fly a hang glider.
Animal fat in a melted or soft state.
(intransitive, poetic) To glide outward.
(transitive) To slide over or past.
(informal, derogatory, especially) A person who engages in sexually inappropriate behaviour or sexual harassment.
A furtive advance.
(colloquial, simile) To move effortlessly and in an agile fashion.
An instance of segueing, a transition.
A branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds, used for flight, swimming, protection and display.
Quick and light in movement or action.
Anything light, soft or fuzzy, especially fur, hair, feathers.
(mining and UK dialect) Sleek; smooth.
A state of wooziness.
(dialectal or archaic) To slip or slide, especially clumsily, or in a gingerly, timorous way.
An advantage.
(intransitive, of a drink) To be easily imbibed; to be easy to drink.
Poor writing; text that is imprecise, weak, or overly informal.
(UK, dialectal) To slither, slide or slip
The act or result of rolling, or state of being rolled.
(also figuratively) A brief or cursory look.
A light, gentle wind.
(intransitive) To crawl; creep; slide.
An out-of-control sliding motion as would result from applying the brakes too hard in a car or other vehicle.
A covering of liquid, particularly oil.
Nonsense; senseless talk.
(ambitransitive) To move slowly.
A fluttering movement
A large amount.
(intransitive, colloquial) To move one's sitting self or seat aside, so the other person has more space.
A formation of minerals, specifically:
A very thin flow; the sound of such a flow.
(transitive) To be more slick than; to exceed in slickness.
(countable) A racing sled for one or two people that is ridden with the rider or riders lying on their back.
A steep, controlled dive, especially by an aircraft with the engine off.
(intransitive) To sneak about furtively.
Having a texture that lacks friction. Not rough.
(idiomatic) To allow the condition of something to deteriorate due to negligence or apathy.
(uncountable, sports, often attributive) The sport of skiing in a zigzag course through gates.
A rapid swimming stroke with alternate overarm strokes and a fluttering kick.
A wandering on foot; an idle and leisurely walk; a ramble; a saunter.
(informal, derogatory) A lazy and slovenly or obese person.
A motion as of something moving upon little wheels or rollers; a rolling motion.
(transitive, informal) To speak glibly and persuasively; to persuade or achieve an objective with smooth talk.
(Canada, US) Wood sawn into planks or otherwise prepared for sale or use, especially as a building material.
(intransitive) To relocate periodically from one region to another, usually according to the seasons.
A brilliant flash; a glint.
A harsh grating sound.
A glistening shine from a wet surface.
(ambitransitive, sometimes figurative) To pass without being noticed or intercepted.
A disembodied soul; a soul or spirit of a deceased person; a spirit appearing after death.
(informal) Any gooey, viscous substance.
Physically weak.
A residual semi-solid material left from industrial, water treatment, or wastewater treatment processes.
(informal) A large quantity of liquid drunk at one swallow.
(uncountable, formerly countable) Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.
(ambitransitive) To apply a slow motion effect to (a video etc.).
A curving piece or lock of hair; a ringlet.
Wavy in appearance or form.