glider

[US]/'ɡlaidə/
[UK]/ˈɡlaɪdɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. glider

Phrases & Collocations

hang glider

glider pilot

Example Sentences

the glider is gaining height.

The glider was soon lost sight of in the clouds.

The glider was in Dutch airspace.

the flying lemur is an efficient glider as well as climber.

a glider buoyed by air currents.

The film was taken by a camera mounted on a hang-glider.

the pilots who have been hibernating during the winter months get their gliders out again.

The model glider looks fine,although the only way we can really put it to the test is to see if it will fly.

Impressed with themselves, although they were not jumpers or experienced glider troopers, they airily dismissed the 509th and its fresh combat experiences, as well as any nonstandard/Limey concept.

This model is outstanding in all areas, a high-speed electric Hotliner, a high-speed slope soarer or a thermal seeking flat field glider, the Mini Graphite does it all.

As the palace collapsed, and as Xizor died high in orbit under the guns of Vader's Super Star Destroyer, Guri escaped in a parawing glider and reclaimed her vessel.

Real-world Examples

At last, he set the glider down.

Source: Spider-Man: No Way Home

We used WhisperQuiet gliders in all the drawers.

Source: Modern Family - Season 07

An unmanned military test glider did it in 2011.

Source: Crash Course Comprehensive Edition

Next, we have the hoop glider.

Source: National Geographic (Children's Section)

They have long thin wings and are excellent gliders.

Source: VOA Special June 2023 Collection

The company Airbus helped build the glider and transport it to Argentina.

Source: VOA Special September 2017 Collection

In nineteen hundred, the Wright brothers tested a glider that could carry a person.

Source: VOA Special June 2018 Collection

We're going to move on to the next one, it's called the glider.

Source: Reel Knowledge Scroll

So you've gotta make sure you've got a safe place for your sugar glider.

Source: Connection Magazine

Then he raised the glider over his head, its blades hovering just above Goblin.

Source: Spider-Man: No Way Home

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