glider
word
Definition
A glider is an aircraft that flies without an engine, or a lightweight device used for gliding through the air, usually by riding on air currents.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly for aircraft with no engine, but can also refer to simple flying toys or devices. 'Hang glider' is for the open, fabric kind controlled by a person; 'glider' alone often means the large, seat-in airplanes. 'Glider' is not used for powered planes or helicopters.
Example Sentences
The glider soared quietly above the fields.
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He made a paper glider for the school project.
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A glider does not have an engine.
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I've always wanted to fly in a glider and feel the wind.
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The club organizes glider lessons every summer.
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That little glider in the sky looks almost like a bird, doesn't it?
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