glissade

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sliding, as down a snow slope in the Alps.
  2. A gliding step beginning and ending in a demi-plié in second position.
  3. A move in some dances such as the galop.
  4. A fencing move that may disarm the opponent.
verb
  1. To perform a glissade.

Pronunciation

/ɡlɪˈseɪd/ /ɡlɪˈsaːd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-glissade.wav

Word forms

glissade glissades glissading glissaded

Etymology

Borrowed from French glissade.

Derived words

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