GLISSADE
glissade
Noun
- A sliding, as down a snow slope in the Alps ().
 - A gliding step beginning and ending in a demi-plie in second position ().
 - A move in some dances such as the galop ().
 - A fencing move that may disarm the opponent ().
 
Verb
- To perform a glissade.
 
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