gliding

• Substantiv, das die Tätigkeit oder den Sport des Fliegens mit einem Segelflugzeug bezeichnet – einem antriebslosen Luftfahrzeug, das Aufwinde zum Höhengewinn nutzt; auch das Gleiten im Flug allgemein.

A noun referring to the activity or sport of flying a glider, an unpowered aircraft that uses air currents to stay aloft.

unzählbar

1. Flying a gliderB2formalsport

   The sport or activity of flying a lightweight aircraft without an engine, known as a glider.

   Segelflug

   • Gliding is a popular recreational activity in mountainous regions.
   • He took up gliding as a hobby after retiring.
   • The gliding club offers lessons for beginners.

   Synonymesailplaningsoaring

• Verb, das eine sanfte, geräuschlose und leichte Bewegung bezeichnet, oft durch die Luft oder auf dem Wasser.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving smoothly, quietly, and effortlessly, often through air or water.

1. B1formal

   To move smoothly and continuously, often without effort.

   Gleiten

   • The swan glided across the lake.
   • She glided gracefully across the dance floor.
   • The eagle glided through the air without flapping its wings.

   Synonymecoastdriftfloatflowsailskimslideslipsoar

   Antonymejerklurchstumble

2. Pass graduallyB2formal

   To pass or change gradually and almost imperceptibly.

   Allmählich übergehen

   • The afternoon glided into evening.
   • Time seemed to glide by as they talked.
   • The conversation glided from one topic to another.

   Synonymedriftflowlapseslideslipsteal

   Antonymejerkjoltlurchplungesurge

Phrasal-Variantenglide by