Definitions for "Glide"
proprietary API of Interactive 3Dfx, and so they can be used only with cards by this manufacturer. They are very efficient and fast.
3Dfx's proprietary programming interface (API) for its Voodoo family of videocard accelerators. It's usually faster and easier to program for than Direct3D. (4/99)
A proprietary 3D API developed by 3Dfx for use in its Voodoo line of chipsets. Glide is arguably one of the faster API's but lacks some of the advanced features of Direct3D and OpenGL.
The term glide is used to describe a sound which is articulated with very little constriction of the vocal tract. There is no contact between the articulator and the vocal tract. Examples of glides in English are as in yell and as in well.
a vowel-like sound that serves as a consonant
translation; the transformation of an image by a distance and a direction The square on the left is the orignal square, called the preimage. The image to its right is formed by moving the preimage in the direction of the arrow. The total distance which the image is moved is equal to the length of the arrow. Note that the arrow is there for demonstrative purposes only; it is not part of the preimage.
Keywords:  coule, filo, blade, opponent, sliding
To make a moderate forward movement while maintaining contact with the opponent's blade.
(Fr. Coule, It. Filo). An action on the opponent's blade executed by engaging the blade and sliding along the blade directly to the target.
The gradual descent of an aeroplane with gravity alone providing the motive power.
A circular device attached to the underside of furniture in order to produce a smooth surface. The glide in use on adjustable height tables has 1” of leveling capacity.
A part of a river containing a smooth flow of water with an unbroken surface.
Keywords:  glede, kite
The glede or kite.
A flight pattern where a bird flies with its wings outstretched but slightly tucked. Birds of prey often glide in between thermals.
A small plastic piece applied to the bottom of legs to allow the dining chair to easily slide across the floor without scratching the surface.
A sleight in which the magician retains the bottom card of the pack and deals the next card as if it were the bottom card.
The temperature difference between the starting and ending temperatures of a phase change within a system, exclusive of any subcooling or superheating.
to descend with little or no engine power, using airflow to control lift
A motion of the airplane where the airplane descends at an angle to the Earth's surface.
Keywords:  fly, plane, activity
the activity of flying a glider
fly in or as if in a glider plane
Keywords:  slewing, pitch, note, fixed, played
Keywords:  pic, batter, hit, angled, behind
(see pic above) a hit which is executed like a drive (see definition) but is angled to go behind the batter on his off side (see definition).
Keywords:  coasting, stop
coasting, usually to a stop.
Keywords:  voice, pass
To pass with a glide, as the voice.