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transitive verb
to provide with glass glaze sense 1
to enclose, case, or wall with glass //the sunroom was glassed in
to make glassy
reflect
to see mirrored
to look at through an optical instrument (such as a pair of binoculars)
intransitive verb
glaze entry 1 sense 1

Other Words

Noun

glassful ˈglas-ˌfu̇l noun
glassless ˈglas-ləs adjective

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Noun

eyeglasses specs spectacles

Examples

Noun

//The waiter filled our glasses with water.
//She drank two glasses of water.
//She was wearing dark glasses with thick black frames.

First Known Use

Noun

before 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

History and Etymology

Noun

Middle English glas, from Old English glæs; akin to Old English geolu yellow — more at yellow

glass

noun

Synonyms

glasses plural a pair of lenses set in a frame that is held in place with ear supports and which are usually worn to correct vision //I'm a little nearsighted, so I'm going to need glasses
Synonyms

eyeglasses specs spectacles
Related Words

bifocals half-glasses trifocals
lorgnette monocle pince-nez
sunglasses
goggles
contact lens
a smooth or polished surface that forms images by reflection //the vain princess spent hours admiring the reflection in her glass
Synonyms

looking glass mirror
Related Words

cheval glass dressing glass hand glass pier glass pier mirror
reflector

glide

verb

ˈglīd

glided; gliding

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

intransitive verb
to move smoothly, continuously, and effortlessly //swans gliding over the lake
to go or pass imperceptibly //hours glided by
of an airplane to descend gradually in controlled flight
to fly in a glider
to produce a glide (as in music or speech)
transitive verb
to cause to glide

noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

a calm stretch of shallow water flowing smoothly
the act or action of gliding
portamento
a less prominent vowel sound produced by the passing of the vocal organs to or from the articulatory position of a speech sound
— compare diphthong
semivowel
a device for facilitating movement of something
especially a circular usually metal button attached to the bottom of furniture legs to provide a smooth surface

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Verb

bowl breeze brush coast cruise drift flow roll sail skim slide slip stream sweep whisk

Antonyms: Verb

flounder struggle

Examples

Verb

//The swans glided over the surface of the lake.
//We watched the skiers glide down the slope.
//The pilot glided to a safe landing after the engine failed.
//The pilot glided the plane to a safe landing.

First Known Use

Verb

before 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Noun

1584, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Old English glīdan; akin to Old High German glītan to glide

glide

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms

to move or proceed smoothly and readily //looking for a college course that he could just glide through
Synonyms

bowl breeze brush coast cruise drift flow roll sail skim slide slip stream sweep whisk
Related Words

fly race rush speed
Near Antonyms

limp lumber plod stumble trudge
shamble shuffle
stamp stomp stump tramp
labor toil
Antonyms

flounder struggle
to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings //a kite gliding on the autumn breeze
Synonyms

aviate fly plane soar wing
Related Words

drifty 2 of 2)
- transitive verb
- to provide with glass glaze sense 1
  to enclose, case, or wall with glass //the sunroom was glassed in
- to make glassy
- reflect
  to see mirrored
- to look at through an optical instrument (such as a pair of binoculars)
- intransitive verb
- glaze entry 1 sense 1
Other Words
Noun
- glassful ˈglas-ˌfu̇l noun
- glassless ˈglas-ləs adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
eyeglasses specs spectacles
Examples
Noun
- //The waiter filled our glasses with water.
- //She drank two glasses of water.
- //She was wearing dark glasses with thick black frames.
First Known Use
Noun
before 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
History and Etymology
Noun
Middle English glas, from Old English glæs; akin to Old English geolu yellow — more at yellow

glass

noun

Synonyms

glasses plural a pair of lenses set in a frame that is held in place with ear supports and which are usually worn to correct vision //I'm a little nearsighted, so I'm going to need glasses
Synonyms

eyeglasses specs spectacles
Related Words

bifocals half-glasses trifocals
lorgnette monocle pince-nez
sunglasses
goggles
contact lens
a smooth or polished surface that forms images by reflection //the vain princess spent hours admiring the reflection in her glass
Synonyms

looking glass mirror
Related Words

cheval glass dressing glass hand glass pier glass pier mirror
reflector

glide

verb

ˈglīd

glided; gliding

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

intransitive verb
to move smoothly, continuously, and effortlessly //swans gliding over the lake
to go or pass imperceptibly //hours glided by
of an airplane to descend gradually in controlled flight
to fly in a glider
to produce a glide (as in music or speech)
transitive verb
to cause to glide

noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

a calm stretch of shallow water flowing smoothly
the act or action of gliding
portamento
a less prominent vowel sound produced by the passing of the vocal organs to or from the articulatory position of a speech sound
— compare diphthong
semivowel
a device for facilitating movement of something
especially a circular usually metal button attached to the bottom of furniture legs to provide a smooth surface

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Verb

bowl breeze brush coast cruise drift flow roll sail skim slide slip stream sweep whisk

Antonyms: Verb

flounder struggle

Examples

Verb

//The swans glided over the surface of the lake.
//We watched the skiers glide down the slope.
//The pilot glided to a safe landing after the engine failed.
//The pilot glided the plane to a safe landing.

First Known Use

Verb

before 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Noun

1584, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Old English glīdan; akin to Old High German glītan to glide

glide

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms

to move or proceed smoothly and readily //looking for a college course that he could just glide through
Synonyms

bowl breeze brush coast cruise drift flow roll sail skim slide slip stream sweep whisk
Related Words

fly race rush speed
Near Antonyms

limp lumber plod stumble trudge
shamble shuffle
stamp stomp stump tramp
labor toil
Antonyms

flounder struggle
to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings //a kite gliding on the autumn breeze
Synonyms

aviate fly plane soar wing
Related Words

drifty 2 of 2)
- transitive verb
- to provide with glass glaze sense 1
  to enclose, case, or wall with glass //the sunroom was glassed in
- to make glassy
- reflect
  to see mirrored
- to look at through an optical instrument (such as a pair of binoculars)
- intransitive verb
- glaze entry 1 sense 1
Other Words
Noun
- glassful ˈglas-ˌfu̇l noun
- glassless ˈglas-ləs adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
eyeglasses specs spectacles
Examples
Noun
- //The waiter filled our glasses with water.
- //She drank two glasses of water.
- //She was wearing dark glasses with thick black frames.
First Known Use
Noun
before 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
History and Etymology
Noun
Middle English glas, from Old English glæs; akin to Old English geolu yellow — more at yellow

glass

noun

Synonyms

glasses plural a pair of lenses set in a frame that is held in place with ear supports and which are usually worn to correct vision //I'm a little nearsighted, so I'm going to need glasses
Synonyms

eyeglasses specs spectacles
Related Words

bifocals half-glasses trifocals
lorgnette monocle pince-nez
sunglasses
goggles
contact lens
a smooth or polished surface that forms images by reflection //the vain princess spent hours admiring the reflection in her glass
Synonyms

looking glass mirror
Related Words

cheval glass dressing glass hand glass pier glass pier mirror
reflector

glide

verb

ˈglīd

glided; gliding

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

intransitive verb
to move smoothly, continuously, and effortlessly //swans gliding over the lake
to go or pass imperceptibly //hours glided by
of an airplane to descend gradually in controlled flight
to fly in a glider
to produce a glide (as in music or speech)
transitive verb
to cause to glide

noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

a calm stretch of shallow water flowing smoothly
the act or action of gliding
portamento
a less prominent vowel sound produced by the passing of the vocal organs to or from the articulatory position of a speech sound
— compare diphthong
semivowel
a device for facilitating movement of something
especially a circular usually metal button attached to the bottom of furniture legs to provide a smooth surface

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Verb

bowl breeze brush coast cruise drift flow roll sail skim slide slip stream sweep whisk

Antonyms: Verb

flounder struggle

Examples

Verb

//The swans glided over the surface of the lake.
//We watched the skiers glide down the slope.
//The pilot glided to a safe landing after the engine failed.
//The pilot glided the plane to a safe landing.

First Known Use

Verb

before 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Noun

1584, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Old English glīdan; akin to Old High German glītan to glide

glide

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms

to move or proceed smoothly and readily //looking for a college course that he could just glide through
Synonyms

bowl breeze brush coast cruise drift flow roll sail skim slide slip stream sweep whisk
Related Words

fly race rush speed
Near Antonyms

limp lumber plod stumble trudge
shamble shuffle
stamp stomp stump tramp
labor toil
Antonyms

flounder struggle
to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings //a kite gliding on the autumn breeze
Synonyms

aviate fly plane soar wing
Related Words

drifty 2 of 2)
- transitive verb
- to provide with glass glaze sense 1
  to enclose, case, or wall with glass //the sunroom was glassed in
- to make glassy
- reflect
  to see mirrored
- to look at through an optical instrument (such as a pair of binoculars)
- intransitive verb
- glaze entry 1 sense 1
Other Words
Noun
- glassful ˈglas-ˌfu̇l noun
- glassless ˈglas-ləs adjective
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms: Noun
eyeglasses specs spectacles
Examples
Noun
- //The waiter filled our glasses with water.
- //She drank two glasses of water.
- //She was wearing dark glasses with thick black frames.
First Known Use
Noun
before 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
History and Etymology
Noun
Middle English glas, from Old English glæs; akin to Old English geolu yellow — more at yellow

glass

noun

Synonyms

glasses plural a pair of lenses set in a frame that is held in place with ear supports and which are usually worn to correct vision //I'm a little nearsighted, so I'm going to need glasses
Synonyms

eyeglasses specs spectacles
Related Words

bifocals half-glasses trifocals
lorgnette monocle pince-nez
sunglasses
goggles
contact lens
a smooth or polished surface that forms images by reflection //the vain princess spent hours admiring the reflection in her glass
Synonyms

looking glass mirror
Related Words

cheval glass dressing glass hand glass pier glass pier mirror
reflector

glide

verb

ˈglīd

glided; gliding

Definition (Entry 1 of 2)

intransitive verb
to move smoothly, continuously, and effortlessly //swans gliding over the lake
to go or pass imperceptibly //hours glided by
of an airplane to descend gradually in controlled flight
to fly in a glider
to produce a glide (as in music or speech)
transitive verb
to cause to glide

noun

Definition (Entry 2 of 2)

a calm stretch of shallow water flowing smoothly
the act or action of gliding
portamento
a less prominent vowel sound produced by the passing of the vocal organs to or from the articulatory position of a speech sound
— compare diphthong
semivowel
a device for facilitating movement of something
especially a circular usually metal button attached to the bottom of furniture legs to provide a smooth surface

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms: Verb

bowl breeze brush coast cruise drift flow roll sail skim slide slip stream sweep whisk

Antonyms: Verb

flounder struggle

Examples

Verb

//The swans glided over the surface of the lake.
//We watched the skiers glide down the slope.
//The pilot glided to a safe landing after the engine failed.
//The pilot glided the plane to a safe landing.

First Known Use

Verb

before 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Noun

1584, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Old English glīdan; akin to Old High German glītan to glide

glide

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms

to move or proceed smoothly and readily //looking for a college course that he could just glide through
Synonyms

bowl breeze brush coast cruise drift flow roll sail skim slide slip stream sweep whisk
Related Words

fly race rush speed
Near Antonyms

limp lumber plod stumble trudge
shamble shuffle
stamp stomp stump tramp
labor toil
Antonyms

flounder struggle
to move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings //a kite gliding on the autumn breeze
Synonyms

aviate fly plane soar wing
Related Words

drift