glide
UK: ɡlaɪd | US: ɡlaɪd
vi. to move smoothly and continuously, as if without effort or resistance
n. the act of gliding; a smooth, effortless movement
The word "glide" originates from Old English glīdan, meaning "to slip or slide." It shares roots with Old High German glītan and Old Norse glíða, all conveying the idea of smooth, effortless motion. The modern spelling with "e" emerged in Middle English, standardizing the verb form. The core concept of fluid movement has remained consistent, extending to applications like bird flight ("gliding") or musical transitions ("glissando").
The swan glided gracefully across the lake.
Paper airplanes glide farther in still air.
Skaters glide effortlessly on the ice.
The melody glides from one note to another.
Shadows glide along the wall as the sun sets.