hang glider

hang glid·er

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hang glahy-der]
- /hæŋ ˈglaɪ dər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hang glahy-der]
- /hæŋ ˈglaɪ dər/

Definitions of hang glider words

noun hang glider a kitelike glider consisting of a V -shaped wing underneath which the pilot is strapped: kept aloft by updrafts and guided by the pilot's shifting body weight. 1
noun hang glider apparatus for free flying 1
noun hang glider person who hang-glides 1
noun hang glider An unpowered aircraft resembling a large kite from which a rider is suspended in a harness. 0
noun hang glider The rider of such a craft. 0

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Origin of hang glider

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30

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Parts of speech for Hang glider

noun

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hang glider popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

hang glider usage trend in Literature

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