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Gliding

of Glide

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Broader term 2

Flight 76% connected

The act or flying; a passing through the air by the help of wings; volitation; mode or style of flying.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Flying 76% connected

of Fly

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Glide 74% connected

The glede or kite.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Glide 74% connected

The glede or kite.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 3

Glide 92% connected

The glede or kite.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Sailing 92% connected

of Sail

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Soaring 92% connected

of Soar

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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