Defn: p. p. of Glide. Chaucer.
GLIDER
Glid"er, n.
Defn: One who, or that which, glides.
GLIDING ANGLE
Gliding angle. (Aëronautics)
Defn: The angle, esp. the least angle, at which a gliding machine or aëroplane will glide to earth by virtue of gravity without applied power.
GLIDINGLY
Glid"ing*ly, adv.
Defn: In a gliding manner.
GLIDING MACHINE
Gliding machine. (Aëronautics)
Defn: A construction consisting essentially of one or more aëroplanes for gliding in an inclined path from a height to the ground.
GLIFF
Gliff, n. Etym: [Cf. OE. gliffen, gliften, to look with fear at.]