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Meaning of glissade

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glissade

Pronunciation:/ɡlɪˈsaːd//ɡlɪˈseɪd/

noun

Definitions

  1. A sliding, as down a snow slope in the Alps (Wikipedia).

  2. A gliding step beginning and ending in a demi-plié in second position (Wikipedia).

  3. A move in some dances such as the galop (Wikipedia).

  4. A fencing move that may disarm the opponent (Wikipedia).

verb

Definitions

  1. To perform a glissade.