Glissade
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒiˈɫɪsˈeɪd/
Glissade (noun)
- A smooth sliding step in ballet, often used to transition between movements.
- 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