World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesGlider
/ˈɡlaɪ.dər/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An aircraft designed to fly without an engine, supported by the dynamic reaction of the air against its lifting surfaces.
"The pilot silently maneuvered the glider through the mountain thermal currents." - 2
An animal, such as a flying squirrel or sugar glider, that has adapted anatomical membranes to glide through the air between trees.
"The nocturnal marsupial glider leaped effortlessly from the eucalyptus branch."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the verb 'glide', originating from Old English 'glīdan', meaning to move smoothly and continuously. The suffix '-er' was added in the 19th century to denote an aircraft or animal adapted for gliding flight.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Glider"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Glider" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
planeur
Transliteration: planœʁ
"Le planeur silencieux volait au-dessus des vallées."
Gleiter
Transliteration: ɡlaɪ̯tɐ
"Der Gleiter flog lautlos durch die Thermik."
aliante
Transliteration: aˈljante
"L'aliante ha sfruttato la corrente d'aria ascensionale."
planeador
Transliteration: planeaˈðor
"El planeador surcaba el cielo sin motor."
planador
Transliteration: plaˈnaðoɾ
"O esquilo planador saltou de árvore em árvore."
ग्लाइडर
Transliteration: glaidar
"ग्लाइडर बिना इंजन के हवा में उड़ता है।"
滑翔机
Transliteration: huáxiángjī
"滑翔机在晴朗的天空中无声地飞行。"
글라이더
Transliteration: geullaideo
"활공기가 조용한 하늘을 날고 있다."
グライダー
Transliteration: guraidā
"グライダーはエンジンなしで空を飛ぶ。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsPlacing the customer's needs, experiences, and preferences at the center of a business's philosophy, operations, and decision-making.
The cold temperature or biting quality of the air characteristic of winter.
To walk with difficulty, typically because of physical injury or stiffness in the legs or feet.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Glider"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.