glider Synonyms

glider Meaning

Wordnet

glider (n)

aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces

Webster

glider (n.)

One who, or that which, glides.

glider Sentence Examples

  1. The glider soared through the sky, gliding effortlessly on the currents of air.
  2. The children eagerly assembled their model gliders and launched them into the wind.
  3. The glider pilot gracefully manipulated the controls, navigating the aerial landscape.
  4. The hang glider swooped and soared over the coastal cliffs, providing a breathtaking aerial view.
  5. The fighter jet quickly converted into a glider, allowing it to descend without power.
  6. The glider's wings extended wide, creating a large surface area for maximum lift.
  7. The ultralight glider skimmed across the lake's surface, creating a gentle ripple in its wake.
  8. The paraglider glided silently through the air, suspended by the force of gravity.
  9. The pilot carefully released the glider from its tow plane, sending it soaring towards the clouds.
  10. The glider competition featured skilled pilots maneuvering their craft through intricate courses with precision.

FAQs About the word glider

aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfacesOne who, or that which, glides.

biplane, triplane,sailplane, trimotor, seaplane, towplane, ship, airship, tilt-rotor, aircraft

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The glider soared through the sky, gliding effortlessly on the currents of air.

The children eagerly assembled their model gliders and launched them into the wind.

The glider pilot gracefully manipulated the controls, navigating the aerial landscape.

The hang glider swooped and soared over the coastal cliffs, providing a breathtaking aerial view.