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glissade

The correct spelling is glissade.

How to pronounce glissade

noun

IPA: /ɡlɪˈsaːd/

Say it like: Gli-ssa-de

The correct spelling is glissade. A sliding, as down a snow slope in the Alps (Wikipedia).

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A sliding, as down a snow slope in the Alps (Wikipedia).
  2. 2.A gliding step beginning and ending in a demi-plié in second position (Wikipedia).
  3. 3.A move in some dances such as the galop (Wikipedia).
  4. 4.A fencing move that may disarm the opponent (Wikipedia).

verb

  1. 1.To perform a glissade.

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