glissade
(noun)
glissade (noun) — (noun) The act of sliding down a steep snow or ice slope.(verb) To slide down a steep snow or ice slope, often in a controlled manner using an ice axe or other gear.
(noun) The act of sliding down a steep snow or ice slope.(verb) To slide down a steep snow or ice slope, often in a controlled manner using an ice axe or other gear.
Example
(noun) After reaching the summit, we excitedly prepared for the thrilling glissade down the snow-covered slope, which would significantly shorten our descent time.(verb) He glissaded down the snowfield, using his ice axe as a brake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is glissade?
(noun) The act of sliding down a steep snow or ice slope.(verb) To slide down a steep snow or ice slope, often in a controlled manner using an ice axe or other gear.
How do you use "glissade" in a sentence?
(noun) After reaching the summit, we excitedly prepared for the thrilling glissade down the snow-covered slope, which would significantly shorten our descent time.(verb) He glissaded down the snowfield, using his ice axe as a brake.
What is another word for glissade?
Common synonyms for glissade include sliding and controlled slide.
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