Glissade

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒiˈɫɪsˈeɪd/

Glissade (noun)

  1. A smooth sliding step in ballet, often used to transition between movements.
  2. A controlled slide down a snowy or icy slope, often used in mountaineering.

Examples

  • The dancer performed a graceful glissade across the stage.
  • She practiced the glissade until it was smooth and fluid.

Common collocations: perform a glissade, graceful glissade, practice a glissade, use a glissade, quick glissade

Synonyms of Glissade

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Glissade

  • when referring to a smooth, controlled movement