Definitions for glissade
glɪˈsɑd, -ˈseɪdglis·sade

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. glissadeverb

   (ballet) a gliding or sliding step in ballet

2. glissadeverb

   perform a glissade, in ballet

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. glissadenoun

   A sliding, as down a snow slope in the Alps.

2. glissadenoun

   A gliding step beginning and ending in a demi-plié in second position.

3. glissadeverb

   To perform a glissade.

4. Etymology: From French glisser, "to slip".

ChatGPTRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. glissade

   A glissade is a ballet movement or step in which the dancer slides or glides gracefully from one position to another, usually keeping both feet in contact with the ground. It can also refer to a similar sliding movement in mountaineering, used to descend slopes.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Glissadenoun

   a sliding, as down a snow slope in the Alps

2. Etymology: [F., fr. glisser to slip.]

WikidataRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Glissade

   Glissading is the act of descending a steep snow- or scree-covered slope via a controlled slide on one's feet or buttocks. It is an alternative to other descent methods such as plunge stepping, and may be used to expedite a descent, or simply for the thrill.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Glissade

   glis-ād′, v.i. to slide or glide down.—n. act of sliding down a slope.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. glissade

   (Fr.). A term formerly applied to the forward or backward movement of the pike.

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1. • Dance

How to pronounce glissade?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of glissade in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of glissade in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=glissade
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Glissade
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glissade
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=glissade
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=glissade
7. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html