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Noun glissade has 1 sense
Verb glissade has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebGlissadeNoun1. A smooth and graceful slide, typically downhill. Example sentence: The ski instructor demonstrated a perfect glissade down the slope. 2. A ballet movement in which a dancer slides or glides smoothly along the floor.Example sentence: The ballerina performed a breathtaking glissade across the stage. 3. A military maneuver where troops make a sideways movement in a kneeling or squatting position.Example sentence: The soldiers executed a glissade to quickly reposition themselves without being detected. 4. Architecture: A roof slope designed to shed rainwater.Example sentence: The forward inclination of the glissade efficiently drained water away from the building. 5. Mountaineering: A controlled slide down a steep snow or ice-covered slope using ice axes or crampons.Example sentence: The experienced climber used a glissade technique to descend the icy slope with ease. Related products on Amazon: | ||||||
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