noun
Meaning 1
A sliding, as down a snow slope in the Alps.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
glissade
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Pronunciation
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US: /ɡlɪˈseɪd/
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UK: /ɡlɪˈsaːd/
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rhymes with -eɪd
noun
Meaning 2
A gliding step beginning and ending in a demi-plié in second position.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: ballet
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noun
Meaning 3
A move in some dances such as the galop.
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noun
Meaning 4
A fencing move that may disarm the opponent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: fencing, government, hobbies, lifestyle, martial-arts, military, politics, sports, war
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verb
Meaning 5
To perform a glissade.
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noun
Meaning 6
(ballet) a gliding or sliding step in ballet
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: dance step, step
verb
Meaning 7
perform a glissade, in ballet
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: dance
History
Etymology
Borrowed from French glissade.