1. A smooth, sliding descent down a snow or ice slope, typically performed by a climber or skier.
Usage: mountaineering and skiing contexts
2. In ballet and dance, a gliding step in which one foot slides along the floor while the other is raised.
Usage: dance terminology

1. To slide smoothly down a snow or ice slope without using skis or other equipment.
Usage: mountaineering
2. To perform a gliding step in ballet or dance.
Usage: dance

Examples

• The mountaineers performed glissades down the glacier to descend quickly and safely.
• She glissades across the stage with elegant, flowing movements.
• After reaching the summit, the climbers glissaded down the snowy slope.
• The ballet dancer executed a series of glissades in the opening scene.
• Glissades are an essential technique for mountaineers navigating steep snow fields.
• He learned to glissade by practicing on gentle slopes before attempting steeper terrain.