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- [glahy-der]
- /ˈglaɪ dər/
- /ˈɡlaɪ.dər/
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- [glahy-der]
- /ˈglaɪ dər/
Definitions of glider word
- noun glider a motorless, heavier-than-air aircraft for gliding from a higher to a lower level by the action of gravity or from a lower to a higher level by the action of air currents. 1
- noun glider a porch swing made of an upholstered seat suspended from a steel framework by links or springs. 1
- noun glider a person or thing that glides. 1
- noun glider a person who pilots a glider. 1
- noun glider A light aircraft that is designed to fly for long periods without using an engine. 1
- noun glider aircraft without motor 1
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Origin of glider
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at glide, -er1
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Parts of speech for Glider
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
glider popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
glider usage trend in Literature
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Matching words
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