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glider

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɡlaɪdər/ · UK /ˈɡlaɪdə/

glider means: An aircraft that flies without engine power, using moving air to stay in the sky.

noun

ENGINELESS AIRCRAFTB2

An aircraft that flies without engine power, using moving air to stay in the sky.

  • The glider flew above the hills.
  • A small plane towed the glider into the air.
  • Have you ever flown a glider?

Similar words: sailplane

Common phrases: fly a glider, glider pilot, glider flight

Questions about glider

What does glider mean?

An aircraft that flies without engine power, using moving air to stay in the sky.

What is glider in other languages?

Türkçe: planör · Español: planeador · Français: planeur · Deutsch: Segelflugzeug · Italiano: aliante · 日本語: グライダー

How do you pronounce glider?

In American English /ˈɡlaɪdər/; in British English /ˈɡlaɪdə/.

How do you use glider in a sentence?

The glider flew above the hills. A small plane towed the glider into the air.

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