Meaning Of The Word Glissade

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What's The Definition Of Glissade?

glissade in American English
an intentional slide by a mountain climber down a steep snow-covered slope
to make a glissade; slide or glide
intransitive verb: to perform a glissade
noun: a skillful glide over snow or ice in descending a mountain, as on skis or a toboggan

glissade in British English
noun: a gliding step in ballet, in which one foot slides forwards, sideways, or backwards
verb: to perform a glissade

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