verb

1. To move softly, smoothly, or effortlessly.

2. To fly unpowered, as of an aircraft. Also relates to gliding birds and flying fish.

3. To cause to glide.

Synonyms: coast, slide

noun

1. The action or motion of something that glides.

2. The hobby, sport or act of flying a glider.

adjective

1. That moves or changes with a glide.

2. (employment) Employing flexitime.

   “gliding shifts; gliding hours; gliding time”