glissade
Meanings
noun
- A sliding, as down a snow slope in the Alps.
- A gliding step beginning and ending in a demi-plié in second position.
- A move in some dances such as the galop.
- A fencing move that may disarm the opponent.
verb
- To perform a glissade.
Pronunciation
Word forms
Etymology
Borrowed from French glissade.
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