glide: significado e definições

Linguistics The transitional sound produced by passing from the articulatory position of one speech sound to that of another.

To move in a smooth, effortless manner: a submarine gliding through the water. See Synonyms at slide.

To move silently and furtively.

To occur or pass imperceptibly.

To fly without propulsion. Used of an aircraft.

Music To blend one tone into the next; slur.

Linguistics To articulate a glide in speech.

To cause to move or pass smoothly, silently, or imperceptibly.

The act of gliding.

Music A slur.

Linguistics See semivowel.