[{"word":"glides","phonetic":"/ɡlaɪdz/","phonetics":[{"text":"/ɡlaɪdz/","audio":""}],"meanings":[{"partOfSpeech":"noun","definitions":[{"definition":"The act of gliding.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"A transitional sound, especially a semivowel.","synonyms":["semiconsonant","semivowel"],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"An attack or preparatory movement made by sliding down the opponent’s blade, keeping it in constant contact.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"A bird, the glede or kite.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"A kind of cap affixed to the base of the legs of furniture to prevent it from damaging the floor.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"The joining of two sounds without a break.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"A smooth and sliding step in dancing the waltz.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":["semiconsonant","semivowel"],"antonyms":[]},{"partOfSpeech":"verb","definitions":[{"definition":"To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To fly unpowered, as of an aircraft. Also relates to gliding birds and flying fish.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To cause to glide.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]},{"definition":"To pass with a glide, as the voice.","synonyms":[],"antonyms":[]}],"synonyms":["coast","slide"],"antonyms":[]}],"license":{"name":"CC BY-SA 3.0","url":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0"},"sourceUrls":["https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/glide","https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/glides"]}]