1. A rapid descent down a snow or ice slope, typically performed by sliding on the soles of one's boots or skis with body control.
Usage: mountaineering and skiing term
2. In ballet, a smooth gliding step in which one foot slides along the floor to meet the other.
Usage: ballet and dance term

1. To perform a glissade; to slide down a slope or glide smoothly across a surface.
Usage: mountaineering, skiing, and dance

Examples

• The climber executed a controlled glissade down the snowy mountainside.
• After reaching the summit, we glissaded back to base camp in less than an hour.
• The dancer performed a graceful glissade across the stage.
• In ballet class, students practice the glissade to improve their footwork.
• The skier glissaded down the icy slope with confidence.
• A glissade requires proper technique to avoid losing control on steep terrain.