glissade

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Synonyms: glissader, glissando, glissandi, glossae, glissaded, glissades, glissant, glossate

Antonyms: glissader, glissando, glissandi, glossae, glissaded, glissades, glissant, glossate

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Noun

1. A sliding, as down a snow slope in the Alps.
2. {{lb|en|ballet}} A gliding step beginning and ending in a demi-[[plié]] in [[second position]].
3. A move in some dances such as the [[galop]]. <!--what kind of move?-->
4. {{lb|en|fencing}} A fencing move that may disarm the opponent.

Verb

1. To perform a glissade.

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