noun
Uncommon
gliding
GLAH-ih-dihng
Gliding (noun) means the sport or activity of flying in an engineless aircraft. Example: “He took up gliding as a hobby after retiring.”
noun
1
The sport or activity of flying in an engineless aircraft.
"He took up gliding as a hobby after retiring."
adjective
1
Moving smoothly and without visible effort.
"The dancers crossed the stage with gliding steps."
How to use gliding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe sport of flying gliders, or a smooth, effortless kind of movement.
Common pairings
go gliding
gliding motion
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Word forms
- Plural
- glidings
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Etymology
Formed from glide and -ing.
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What does “gliding” mean?
The word “gliding” means the sport or activity of flying in an engineless aircraft. In plain terms, the sport of flying gliders, or a smooth, effortless kind of movement.
How do you pronounce “gliding”?
“Gliding” is pronounced GLAH-ih-dihng (/ˈɡlɑɪdɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “gliding” in a sentence?
Here is “gliding” used in a sentence: “He took up gliding as a hobby after retiring.”
What part of speech is “gliding”?
Depending on how it is used, “gliding” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “gliding” a common word?
“Gliding” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “gliding” have?
“Gliding” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the sport or activity of flying in an engineless aircraft.
