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glider

noun glid·er \ˈglī-dər\

: an aircraft that is similar to an airplane but without an engine

Full Definition of GLIDER

: one that glides: as

a : an aircraft similar to an airplane but without an engine

b : a porch seat suspended from an upright framework

: something that aids gliding

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15th century

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noun glid·er \ˈglī-dər\

: an aircraft without an engine that glides on air currents

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