Sekirov Dictionary

glissade

UK /ɡlɪˈsaːd/US /ɡlɪˈseɪd/

noun4

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

verb1

  1. To perform a glissade.
forms

glissaded · glissading · glissades

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