Glide and Hover

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Glide

Glide verb - To move through the air with or as if with outstretched wings.
Usage example: a kite gliding on the autumn breeze
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Hover is a synonym for glide in sail topic. In some cases you can use "Hover" instead a verb "Glide".
Nearby Words: glided, gliding, glider

Hover

Hover verb - To rest or move along the surface of a liquid or in the air.
Usage example: claimed that the UFO hovered a moment, then spun off into space at incredible speed
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Glide is a synonym for hover in sail topic. You can use "Glide" instead the word "Hover" as a verb or a noun.
Nearby Words: hovered, hovering

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distance glide distance hover distance

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  • Video Game / Gargoyle's Quest Flight: Firebrand can glide or hover for a short period that increases with powerups, but cannot ascend under his own power.
    Source: Video Game / Gargoyle's Quest
  • Video Game / Ōkami Not Quite Flight: Waka can leap to great heights and glide/hover on the "wings" of his Nice Hat.
    Source: Video Game / Ōkami
  • Anime / Samurai Pizza Cats Hover Mecha: The heroes have jets built into the soles of their shoes that allow them to glide across the ground in place of walking or running.
    Source: Anime / Samurai Pizza Cats
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